Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on August 5, 2025, facing charges of five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The alleged offenses reportedly occurred between 2021 and 2022 during his tenure at Arsenal Football Club. Partey, 32, was granted conditional bail following a 15-minute hearing and is scheduled to appear again in court on September 2, 2025. Despite his ongoing legal issues, Villarreal CF has proceeded with signing Partey. The footballer’s contract with Arsenal ended shortly before the charges were made public in June 2025. The case remains under investigation as Partey awaits further legal proceedings.