Thomas Partey faces new legal battle as fresh charges are confirmed
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape following a new investigation by the Metropolitan Police.
The 32-year-old, who now plays for Villarreal in La Liga, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 13 March regarding the fresh allegations.
New allegations emerge
These latest charges relate to a separate report made in August 2025 concerning alleged non-recent offences in 2020 involving one additional woman.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed the significant legal development in a statement released regarding the footballer.
The CPS stated: “These new charges relate to a separate report of non-recent offences in 2020 involving one additional woman and follow a new investigation by the Metropolitan Police.”
Partey previously pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court in September.
Those earlier allegations are said to have taken place between 2021 and 2022 during his tenure as a regular starter in north London.
Trial date looms
The Ghana international, who is currently on bail, is scheduled to face trial for the initial charges in November.
Despite the intensifying legal proceedings, the former Atletico Madrid man has continued his professional career in Spain.
He joined Villarreal on a free transfer on 30 June following the expiry of his contract with the Gunners, just four days before being charged with the initial offences.
Since his move to the Estadio de la Ceramica, the defensive midfielder has made 21 appearances across all competitions.
World Cup uncertainty
While Villarreal were eliminated from the Champions League after finishing second-bottom of the table, they currently sit fourth in La Liga.
Partey has remained active for international selection despite the serious nature of the allegations.
The Black Stars are scheduled to face England at the World Cup this summer, with the match set to take place in Boston on 23 June.