Thomas Partey Leaves Arsenal as Christian Nørgaard Joins from Brentford

Thomas Partey has left Arsenal after five years at the club. His contract expired, making him a free agent. Arsenal quickly signed Brentford’s Christian Nørgaard to strengthen their midfield for the coming season.

According to a previous report, Arsenal will release Thomas Partey on a free transfer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Thomas Partey left Arsenal after they couldn’t agree on a new contract. Arsenal had talks with him but chose not to renew. Partey joined in October 2020 from Atlético Madrid, playing 167 games and scoring nine goals. He was a regular this season under Mikel Arteta but had fitness and consistency issues.

Last season, he made 52 appearances and scored four goals for Arsenal.

A previous report confirmed that Thomas Partey made 52 appearances and scored four goals for Arsenal in the 2024-25 season.

Arsenal signed Christian Nørgaard from Brentford to replace Partey. They hope he will add energy and stability to their midfield.

Christian Nørgaard’s transfer fee was confirmed to be £9.4 million, including all add-ons.

A previous report mentioned that Arsenal will pay £9.4 million for Christian Nørgaard, including all add-ons.

ARSENAL’S SEASON AND NØRGAARD’S IMPACT

Arsenal finished second in the Premier League last season, just missing the title in a race with Liverpool. Partey played often but had injury problems, leading to changes in their midfield. Brentford’s captain, Christian Nørgaard, played consistently this season, making over 30 league appearances.

Last season, he was noted as a key player for Brentford, consistently making over 30 Premier League appearances as captain.

A previous report confirmed that Christian Nørgaard was a key player for Brentford last season, making over 30 Premier League appearances as captain.

Arsenal believes Nørgaard’s experience and reliability will add depth and balance to their midfield, especially in big games.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ARSENAL AND THEIR NEW SIGNING?

With Partey gone, focus is on Christian Nørgaard as he joins Arsenal for pre-season. Arsenal’s next game is a set of friendlies as they prepare for next season’s Premier League in 6 weeks time. They will then start the new Premier League season against Manchester United.

Brentford will face Forest in their first game of the new Premier League season in August.

A previous report stated that Brentford faces Forest in their first game of the new Premier League season in August.

Arsenal hopes Nørgaard can adapt quickly, helping them close the gap on the teams above them while staying ahead of fourth-placed Chelsea, who finished the 2024/25 Premier League season in fourth place and were five points behind Arsenal.

A previous report confirmed that Chelsea finished the 2024/25 Premier League season in fourth place.

Fans will be keen to see how their midfield performs in a crucial season.