Spanish giants Villareal have announced the signing of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey.
The 32-year-old signed a deal to join the Yellow Submarines for the 2025/26 season, with the option of a further 12 months.
The announcement of the move comes days after his first appearance in a London court over allegations of rape and sexual assault by three women.
The former Arsenal man's quest of playing in the Champions League was deemed an important factor in the proposed move to Villarreal.
The midfielder was on the radar of several clubs in Europe and Saudi Arabia, but has opted to return to Spain, where he gained prominence.
With his wealth of experience, he is expected to play a huge role for Villarreal, who are keen on making a meaningful in the upcoming 2025/26 football campaign, particularly in the Champions League.
Despite initial contract renewal talks, the former Atletico Madrid star failed to reach an agreement with the Gunners over a new deal, leading to his departure from the club this summer
The Black Stars midfielder joined the Gunners from Atletico Madrid in summer 2020 on a five-year deal, making 167 appearances and scoring nine goals across the period.
Partey made 52 appearances for the Gunners last season, scoring four goals and providing three assists across competitions, his highest by a considerable margin since his arrival at the club.
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