‘I’m not happy with my new role at Arsenal’: “Sensational” Arsenal star hates Arteta’s new role for him, he’s now threatening to leave by January
Arsenal star is the subject of a behind-the-scenes claim this week in a potentially worrying bit of news for manager Mikel Arteta.
Partey, who stood out as one of Arsenal’s best-performing players per 90 while making 33 appearances last term, is now apparently eyeing the exit door. Already injured behind-the-scenes, it appears Arteta may be dealt a further blow on the Ghanaian, as he’s allegedly unhappy with his new role at the club.
Arsenal’s manager, after bringing in club-record signing Declan Rice, has been using Partey as a makeshift right-back recently; something which is said to have displeased the midfielder.
That is according to Calciomercato.it, who claim the 30-year-old has “made it clear that he doesn’t like” Arteta’s plans for him and now “intends to leave the Emirates as early as January”. Juventus are tipped as potential suitors for Partey after their reported interest over the summer.
How good is Thomas Partey?
The African ace has been praised by members of the media for his contribution.
“Thomas Partey is a defensive monster and controller,” wrote journalist Abdu Dilshan Wasike on X in January. “Usually clubs are partnering 2 players with one of each to have this attribute in their midfield. Arsenal have both qualities in 1 player. He is the best six (6) in the league. MoTM against Newcastle”
Meanwhile, La Liga expert Gerry Armstrong has also called him a “sensational player”.
