This article highlights the four main factors that led to Arsenal’s decision not to hand Thomas Partey a new contractThe Ghanaian midfielder joined the Gunners from Atletico Madrid in October 2020 in a high-profile Premier League transferArsenal boss Mikel Arteta had previously stated publicly he wanted the Black Stars midfield maestro to stayThomas Partey’s departure from Arsenal at the end of June 2025 marked the end of a notable five-year stint for the Ghanaian midfielder.

Moving on from Partey was the right move for Arsenal, especially because talks reportedly broke down over salary terms. Handing out large sums of money to players over-30, particularly those with a checkered injury record,

Thomas Partey to Leave Arsenal After Contract EndsPartey’s Arsenal Career Nears Its ConclusionThomas Partey will officially depart Arsenal once his contract expires on Monday, bringing an end to a