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Weeks after his wedding, Partey appeared in court to face shocking charges of rape.
Former Arsenal star Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after being formally charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
The 32-year-old Ghanaian footballer’s court appearance came just days after his contract with Arsenal expired, and as he reportedly prepares to sign with Spanish club Villarreal.
The charges relate to alleged offences that took place between 2021 and 2022, during his time with the North London club, and have cast a long and heavy shadow over what was meant to be a new chapter in his career.
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What happened? The bail hearing and conditions
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Partey appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where he was formally charged.
He was seen entering the court wearing a black zip-neck jumper and dark trousers, and stood with his arms behind his back in the dock, as reported by the BBC and also confirmed by AP.
As per the aforementioned outlets, Partey spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth, address and that he understood the conditions of his bail.
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JPs heard Partey allegedly raped one of the women three times at his home in Hertfordshire.
He is also accused of attacking one of these woman at a resort in Spain.
The court heard Partey sexually assaulted a third woman by lying on top of her, trying to kiss her and groping her without consent.
These conditions are strict as the footballer, who was voted Ghanaian Player of the Year, is forbidden from contacting any of the three women involved in the allegations and must inform the police of any permanent change of address or international travel.
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His next court appearance is scheduled for 2 September at the Old Bailey.
His lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, has repeatedly stated that Partey "denies all the charges against him" and "welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name."
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The couple welcomed their firstr child together, three months after their engagement.
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Thomas Partey: A timeline of allegations and Arsenal’s silence
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The formal charges bring to an end a period of intense speculation that began over three years ago.
As reported in detail by Pulse Sports, rumours of a Premier League footballer being investigated for rape first surfaced in July 2022.
Due to legal restrictions, Thomas Partey was not publicly named at the time, but his name was widely circulated on social media, leading to a strange situation where fans in stadiums would taunt him while media outlets were unable to comment.
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This investigation, which commenced in February 2022, was a lengthy and complex process.
The Metropolitan Police's work led to a file of evidence being sent to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in December 2024.
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The CPS's decision to charge Partey in July 2025 came after they concluded there was "a realistic possibility of conviction."
A statement read: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man after a file of evidence was submitted by detectives.
“The Met has issued a charge and requisition to Thomas Partey, 32 (13/06/1992), of Hertfordshire, in connection with the following offences: Five counts of rape, One count of sexual assault,” a statement read on Friday, July 4.
The five rape charges relate to two different women. The sexual assault charge relates to a third woman.
Throughout this period, Partey continued to play for Arsenal, a decision that has now come under renewed scrutiny.
Arsenal’s silence EXPLAINED
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The Telegraph reported allegations against Thomas Partey first reached Arsenal, the Football Association and even the Premier League as early as September 2021.
However, no formal investigation was launched.
The FA reportedly concluded that the incidents “fell outside its safeguarding responsibility for adults and minors ‘at risk’ in the sport.”
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This surprising decision meant that neither Arsenal nor the authorities pursued the matter further, despite what The Telegraph describes as “definitive evidence” being available back then.
And in July, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta defended the club’s decision to keep fielding Partey.
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Arteta insisted the club "followed proper procedures 100%" despite criticism following revelations that complaints against Thomas Partey existed almost a year before his first arrest in 2022.
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Speaking ahead of the club's pre-season tour of Asia, Arteta said he could not comment on the "very complicated" legal situation, but stressed that the club had acted correctly, as Sportal.
When asked if he believed Arsenal followed the correct procedures, Arteta replied: "One hundred percent."
What next for Partey?
The timing of the charges could not have been more difficult for Partey.
A free agent since his Arsenal contract expired at the end of June, he is reportedly preparing to join Spanish side Villarreal on a one-year deal with a further 12-month extension option.