Partey granted bail amid Villarreal move after rape charges

Arsenal Thomas Partey bail conditions explained as former Arsenal man closes in on Villarreal transfer Thomas Partey is set to sign for La Liga side Villarreal footballlondon Bookmark Share Arsenal By Sam Truelove Content Editor 11:59, 5 AUG 2025 Bookmark Click for Sound Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Play now Thomas Partey arrives at court on rape charges Sign up to the free Arsenal newsletter so you don't miss the latest Gunners news, straight to your inbox More Newsletters Subscribe Please enter a valid email Something went wrong, please try again later. More Newsletters We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show me See Our Privacy Notice See Our Privacy Notice × Group 28 Sign up to the free Arsenal newsletter so you don't miss the latest Gunners news, straight to your inbox Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up No thanks, close We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after being charged with five counts of rape , as the former Arsenal midfielder closes in on a move to Villarreal. The 32-year-old was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault just four days after his contract with the Gunners expired. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday morning and stood with his arms behind his back in the dock as details of the charges were read out in court. The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022. He spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address during the 15-minute hearing and was told he was free to leave after being granted conditional bail. Partey's bail conditions include that he cannot contact any of the three women he allegedly attacked and must notify police of any permanent changes of address or international travel. He will next appear at the Old Bailey at 10am on Tuesday, September 2. Partey’s lawyer Jenny Wiltshire previously said he “denies all the charges against him”. It emerged over the weekend that Partey has agreed a deal to sign for La Liga side Villarreal. The Ghana international is said to have already completed a medical and is expected to sign a two-year contract. As bail conditions were discussed in court, Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring said: “I understand he’s no longer employed in this country and playing in Spain now.” After explaining his bail conditions, Judge Goldspring told Partey he was free to go, to which the footballer responded: "Thank you." The Athletic reported on Sunday that the chance to continue playing Champions League football was deemed an important factor in the proposed move to Villarreal. Partey was an important member of Mikel Arteta's squad during the 2024/25 season and made 52 appearances in all competitions. Arsenal welcome Villarreal to Emirates Stadium on Wednesday in a pre-season friendly. Partey has experience of playing in Spain having already played for Atlético Madrid, Mallorca and Almería. It's been reported the midfielder also had offers from Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow Football London Facebook X (Twitter) More On Thomas Partey

Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after being charged with five counts of rape , as the former Arsenal midfielder closes in on a move to Villarreal.

The 32-year-old was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault just four days after his contract with the Gunners expired. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday morning and stood with his arms behind his back in the dock as details of the charges were read out in court.

The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022. He spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address during the 15-minute hearing and was told he was free to leave after being granted conditional bail.

Partey's bail conditions include that he cannot contact any of the three women he allegedly attacked and must notify police of any permanent changes of address or international travel. He will next appear at the Old Bailey at 10am on Tuesday, September 2. Partey’s lawyer Jenny Wiltshire previously said he “denies all the charges against him”.

It emerged over the weekend that Partey has agreed a deal to sign for La Liga side Villarreal. The Ghana international is said to have already completed a medical and is expected to sign a two-year contract.

As bail conditions were discussed in court, Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring said: “I understand he’s no longer employed in this country and playing in Spain now.” After explaining his bail conditions, Judge Goldspring told Partey he was free to go, to which the footballer responded: "Thank you."

The Athletic reported on Sunday that the chance to continue playing Champions League football was deemed an important factor in the proposed move to Villarreal. Partey was an important member of Mikel Arteta's squad during the 2024/25 season and made 52 appearances in all competitions.

Arsenal welcome Villarreal to Emirates Stadium on Wednesday in a pre-season friendly. Partey has experience of playing in Spain having already played for Atlético Madrid, Mallorca and Almería. It's been reported the midfielder also had offers from Saudi Arabia and Turkey.