Madrid, Aug. 8 -- Villarreal has signed former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey on a one-season contract after his release by the Premier League club at the end of last season.
The 32-year-old joins the Spanish club, just days after being released on bail from a London court after being charged with five counts of rape against two women and sexual assault against a third
for events alleged to have happened in 2021 and 2022.
Partey, who denies the charges, is due to appear in the Old Bailey court in London on September 2nd, but that has not dissuaded Villarreal from signing him, with the club explaining its decision in a statement.
"The club is aware that the player is currently involved in legal proceedings in England," said Villarea...