Thomas Partey will sign a two-year deal with Villarreal as he exits Arsenal with his contract expiring. Partey will continue to play in the Champions League by joining Villarreal.
Partey was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault on July 4. He denies the charges. He had been the subject of an investigation that first started in February 2022 and had continued playing for the Premier League club prior to the expiration of his contract.
He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday, August 5.