Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charged with two additional counts of rape

Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with two additional counts of rape.

The 32-year-old has previously appeared in court where he denied allegations of raping two women and sexually assaulting another.

The Ghanaian is due to face trial in November.

The Crown Prosecution Service announced that new allegations had come to light, in a separate report of non-recent offences in 2020, following a new investigation carried out by Metropolitan Police.

The alleged offences are said to have occurred in 2021 and 2022 while playing for Arsenal.

A spokesperson for the CPS said: “Mr Partey is already charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in connection to allegations by three women of incidents which took place between 2021 and 2022.

“These new charges relate to a separate report of non-recent offences in 2020 involving one additional woman and follow a new investigation by the Metropolitan Police. These allegations were first reported in August 2025.

“He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 13 March for a first hearing.”

Partey, who signed for La Liga side Villarreal last summer, was charged four days after his Arsenal exit in June.

His bail condition still allows him to play for Villarreal however he is required to inform police of any international travel 24 hours in advance.

He is also forbidden to contact the complainants.

Partey remains a key player for Ghana and could be in line to feature for the Black Stars when they face England at the World Cup on June 23.

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