Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey charged with raping two women
The Ghanaian international was charged four days after leaving the north London club.
Thomas Partey has now left Arsenal (Bradley Collyer/PA)
The sexual assault allegation relates to a third woman, police added.
The force said it first received reports of an allegation of rape in February 2022.
Partey, 32, of Hertfordshire, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on August 5.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team is leading the investigation, said: 'Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward.
'We would ask anyone who has been impacted by this case, or anyone who has information, to speak with our team.
'You can contact detectives about this investigation by emailing CIT@met.police.uk.'
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