Villarreal have introduced the signing of former Arsenal and Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey on a one-year deal. The transfer has been met with a lot criticism on account of Partey’s ongoing authorized proceedings.
On Tuesday, Partey appeared in courtroom in London to reply to 5 prices of rape and one cost of sexual assault introduced towards him by two victims. Partey has defended his innocence from the alleged prices, however that has earned him little grace from a big chunk of Villarreal followers. The 30-year-old is at the moment on bail.
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Nevertheless since stories of the transfer first emerged, Villarreal followers have taken to social media and written to the membership to precise their rejection and disgust on the concept of signing Partey. On one stage it seems the membership has at the very least observed this, addressing the matter immediately, however haven’t heard it out, going forward with the transfer anyway.
Villarreal defend Partey signing
Villarreal introduced the signing on social media in typical trend, however then connected an addendum to their put up. In the course of the assertion, Villarreal say that they ‘respect the presumption of innocence’, and are thus awaiting the ruling on the matter. They are saying they won’t remark additional as it’s a authorized subject, and that they condemn all acts of violence.
El Villarreal CF y @Thomaspartey22 han alcanzado un acuerdo para que el futbolista ghanés se vincule al conjunto groguet de cara a la presente temporada 2025-26.
El jugador se sumará a la dinámica del equipo a partir de mañana en la Ciudad Deportiva. pic.twitter.com/q7XVRHUXvR
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) August 7, 2025
Villarreal’s full assertion:
The membership is conscious that the participant is concerned in authorized proceedings in England. The participant staunchly maintains his innocence and denies all prices towards him. The membership respects his presumption of innocence as a elementary precept and awaits the ruling of the courtroom, which will likely be answerable for clarifying the information of which he’s accused. Bearing in mind British laws concerning ongoing proceedings, the membership is not going to remark additional on this matter.
Villarreal CF needs to reiterate its agency dedication to respect and variety and condemns any act of violence in all its varieties, whether or not gender-based, discriminatory, racist, xenophobic, or conduct that violates human dignity.