Thomas Partey has completed his move to the Premier League
Thomas Partey has completed his move to the Premier League meanwhile LucasTorreira moves in opposite direction on loan until end of the season
Arsenal have signed Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid on Deadline Day after meeting his £45m release clause.
Partey signed a deal at the Emirates after he completed his medical and paperwork just before Monday’s 11pm deadline.
The Ghana international has been a key player in Diego Simeone’s midfield since breaking into the first team from Atletico’s academy in 2015
Sky Sports’ Paul Merson says he almost fell off his chair after hearing Arsenal are expected to pay Atletico Madrid’s £45m release clause for Thomas Partey, adding he would be a great signing for his former club
He becomes Arsenal’s seventh signing of the summer, with the club having already signed Willian on a free transfer from Chelsea and defender Gabriel from Lille for £27m.
The Gunners also agreed permanent deals for defenders Cedric Soares and Pablo Mari, who had been on loan at the club, and extended the loan deal for Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid for a second year.