Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on August 5, 2025, facing 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 was granted conditional bail following a 15-minute hearing and is scheduled to appear again in court on September 2, 2025. Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, Villarreal CF has signed Partey, who was reportedly close to joining the Spanish club prior to the charges. The case has drawn attention due to the serious nature of the allegations and Partey's professional football career.