Former Arsenal star Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape
Police in the United Kingdom say former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape.
Ghana international Partey is currently without a club after leaving the Gunners following the expiration of his contract at the end of June.
'The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man after a file of evidence was submitted by detectives,' read a police statement posted on Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano's Instagram page.
'The Met has issued a charge and requisition to Thomas Partey, 32, of Hertfordshire, in connection with the following offences: Five counts of rape, One count of sexual assault.'
According to the statement, the offences are alleged to have taken place between 2021 and 2022.
It remains to be seen if the allegations have an impact on the player's search for a new club.
Interest in Partey's services were thought to be high after his departure from North London, with Spanish giants Barcelona though to be one of the clubs who were keen on bringing him on board. Atletico Madrid were also said to be keeping tabs.
According to reports, there was also interest from Italy and Turkey.
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