Thomas Partey enters a not guilty plea to accusations of sexual assault and rape.
Thomas Partey, a Ghanaian midfielder, has vehemently refuted claims of sexual assault and rape made against him in the UK.
The former Arsenal player entered a not guilty plea to five rape charges and one sexual assault charge when he appeared at Southwark Crown Court.
According to reports, the alleged violations occurred during his tenure in the Premier League, specifically between 2021 and 2022.
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Four days after his contract with Arsenal expired at the end of June, 32-year-old Partey was charged.
The midfielder, who is currently with Villarreal of Spain, travelled back to England this week for his team’s Champions League matchup against Tottenham Hotspur, where he was used as a substitute in a 1-0 loss.
Partey formally entered his pleas at the court after confirming his identity. He was given bail pending his trial, which is set to start at Southwark Crown Court on November 2 of the following year.
Partey is allowed to continue playing football under the terms of his bail, but he is not allowed to contact the complainants and must notify the police 24 hours in advance of any overseas travel.
