Partey: Arsenal star engages girlfriend Janine Mackson 3 months after welcoming first child
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Partey: Arsenal star engages girlfriend Janine Mackson 3 months after welcoming first child | Credit: Instagram

Partey: Arsenal star engages girlfriend Janine Mackson 3 months after welcoming first child

David Ben 20:34 - 24.05.2024

Thomas Partey formerly known as ‘Yakubu’ is now set for his second wedding.

Thomas Partey is officially off the dating market.

The Arsenal star proposed to his longtime partner, Janine Mackson, who gave him a resounding “Yes” while on their summer vacation, Pulse Sports can confirm.

After a heartbreaking campaign that saw them narrowly miss out of the Premier League title, the Black Stars midfielder has a reason to smile once more.

Thomas Partey is getting married
Thomas Partey, Arsenal star | IMAGO

Partey, who welcomed his first child with thee model in January, now looks set to lock it down forever with his beau.

Janine Mackson and Thomas Partey are engaged

Thomas Partey and Janine Mackson
Thomas Partey and Janine Mackson have been dating for over a year

This Friday, Janine took to her Instagram page to share snaps from her trip with the 30-year-old Ghanaian midfielder.

Thomas Partey is getting married to Janine Mackson
Thomas Partey got a “Yes” after proposing to Janine Mackson | Credit: Instagram story/Janine Mackson

Amongst the photos shared included one, where the Arsenal star is believed to have popped the question to which she said ‘yes’.

Janine Mackson and Thomas Partey are getting married
Credit: Instagram story/Janine Mackson

In another photo, was a dinner table for two believed to have been organized for the romantic event, before the model herself would flaunt her engagement ring in another photo confirming she concurred to footballer’s request.

Janine Mackson
Janine Mackson shows off her engagement ring | Credit: Instagram story/Janine Mackson

Thomas Partey and Janine Mackson’s relationship

Janine Mackson and Thomas Partey
Janine Mackson and Thomas Partey sharing a kiss

Pulse Sports gathered that Thomas Partey and Janine Mackson had been keeping their connection under wraps since late 2022.

Thomas Partey set for Arsenal stay
Thomas Partey of Arsenal and Ghana | Credit: IMAGO

Janine Mackson is a British-born model and social media influencer, with over 12,000 followers on Instagram.

Janine Mackson
Janine Mackson has 12,000 followers on her Instagram page | Credit: Instagram

She is also rumoured to be of African descent.

Before Janine, Partey was married to a Moroccan radiologist and model Sara Bella in 2022, which ended a year later due to legal disputes.

Sara influenced Partey to convert from Christianity to Islam during their time together, leading the footballer to legally change his name to ‘Yakubu.’

Thomas Partey
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey || X

Following legal disputes and allegations of rape, Partey reverted to his original name. Post-divorce from Bella, he found love again with Janine Mackson.

Janine publicly announced their relationship on her Instagram page, sharing photos of her heavily pregnant self.

Janine Mackson
Janine Mackson is the girlfriend of Arsenal star Thomas Partey | Credit: Instagram

In an elegant all-white, show-your-shoulders dress with loose blond hair, she captioned the photos 'New Beginning,' prompting Partey's response of "God did."

Janine Mackson and Thomas partey
Janine Mackson and Thomas Partey sharing a kiss during their baby's gender reveal party

The couple has been seen strengthening their bond by exploring various places, including a romantic 'baecation' in Italy where they were caught sharing kisses.

Additionally, Mackson visited Ghana in June 2023, getting introduced to the Black Stars player's family.

Janine Mackson
Janine Mackson holding her newborn daughter

They welcomed their first child on January 23,  2024.

Janine Mackson shared photos of the newborn daughter on her Instagram story.