Thomas Partey Hit with Rape Charges - Arsenal Already Cut Him Loose

By Lewis Barnett 4 July, 2025 4 mins read 49 Views

Well, this is ugly.

Thomas Partey, the 32-year-old midfielder who just finished his Arsenal stint last month, got slapped with five rape charges involving two different women. And if that wasn't enough, there's a third woman claiming sexual assault. The Metropolitan Police confirmed all this mess allegedly went down between 2021 and 2022.

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The Timing Says Everything

Here's what's really telling - Arsenal let his contract expire on June 30th without renewal. Just... let him walk as a free agent. You don't do that with a decent midfielder unless something's brewing behind the scenes. The club knew this was coming, guaranteed.

Poor guy's looking at a court date on August 5th at Westminster Magistrates' Court. That's gonna be a fun morning.

Breaking Down the Charges (It Gets Worse)

So we're talking about three separate women here. The first alleged victim - three counts of rape. The second woman, two more rape charges. Then there's the third complainant with sexual assault allegations. This isn't some one-off incident we're dealing with.

The whole thing spans over a year, which makes you wonder how long this investigation's been going on. These cases don't just materialize overnight.

What the Police Are Actually Saying

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy (and honestly, what a case to land on your desk) put out the standard statement about supporting the women who came forward. He's asking anyone with information to email [email protected] - which suggests they think there might be more to uncover.

"Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward," Furphy said. Translation: this investigation isn't over.

The Arsenal Connection Nobody's Talking About

Think about it - Partey was playing for one of the biggest clubs in England while these alleged incidents were happening. Arsenal's PR team must have been having nightmares about this becoming public. The fact that they quietly let him go without any fanfare or tribute posts... that tells you everything about how the club felt about keeping him around.

Free agents usually generate some buzz, especially former Premier League players. But Partey's departure? Crickets.

This story's still developing, and something tells me August 5th is just the beginning of a very long legal process. The Ghana international went from playing at the Emirates to facing serious criminal charges - that's one hell of a fall from grace.

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