Thomas Partey, former Arsenal midfielder, has been charged with two additional counts of rape.
On 13 February 2026, developments emerged regarding Thomas Partey, Villarreal midfielder who formerly played for Arsenal.
Previously, Partey had appeared in court for the first time in September, denying charges of raping two women and sexually assaulting another, but recently,the UK Crown Prosecution Service filed two further rape charges against Partey.
As a result, the former Arsenal star must appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday, 13 March, to face these new charges.
Although Partey is currently undergoing court proceedings, he remains eligible to play football for his club.
Currently, 32-year-old Partey has played 21 matches for Villarreal this season across all competitions, helping the team secure 4th place in Spain’s La Liga.