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Arsenal are talking with Thomas Partey about a new contract. They want to keep him at the Emirates past this summer. Manager Mikel Arteta wants the Ghanaian star to stay at the club.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Partey, whose contract ends in the 2024-25 season, is in talks for a new deal. The club might offer him a one-year or two-year contract. Arteta values Partey’s skills and experience in midfield.
Other clubs like Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are interested in Partey. However, Arsenal started talks about a new contract before anyone else. The Gunners might lose one of their other senior midfielders, Jorginho, at the end of the season. That means Partey becomes even more important to the team.
ARSENAL’S SEASON SO FAR
Arsenal are second in the Premier League table, chasing leaders Manchester City in a tight title race. Partey has only played 18 matches in all competitions, mainly because of injuries. But Arteta wants him on the field for the final few matches.
The coach hopes Partey’s experience will help the team remain steady in this critical stage of the campaign. Arsenal are aiming to win their first league title since 2004.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR ARSENAL AND PARTEY?
Arsenal are hoping to sign a new contract with Partey before the summer transfer window opens. Their next game is against Tottenham Hotspur, one of their oldest rivals. They are just six points behind Arsenal in the table.
If Arsenal and Partey reach an agreement, Arteta has one less thing to worry about. But if talks break down, Partey might move to another club in the summer.
