Arsenal begin talks with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey over contract extension
Premier League side Arsenal has opened talks with Thomas Partey over a contract extension.
The Ghana international’s contract at the club expires this summer, and that would enable him to leave as a free agent.
It long appeared that Partey was set to exit, but a return to prominence on Mikel Arteta’s side has left the manager and club keen to extend his stay.
The 31-year-old midfielder is happy at Arsenal and his family are enjoying living in London.
Despite the links to Barcelona and Juventus this summer, Partey would be open to an improved two-year agreement or a one-year deal plus an option to extend by a further 12 months.
Partey will also consider an alternative option in case a deal cannot be struck for him to stay.
Having joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020, Partey has played an important role in the club’s progress, despite a number of spells out through injury.
He will miss the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain next week but should return for the reverse fixture on May 7.
