Thomas Partey’s time at Arsenal is coming to an end and I’m not shocked. The Ghanaian midfielder is expected to leave on a free transfer this summer and Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are circling. But should Arsenal fans be worried? Or is it time to say, “Thanks for the memories” and move on?
Key Highlights
- Partey’s injuries and inconsistency make him expendable despite his talent.
- Arsenal are eyeing replacements like Martin Zubimendi and Sverre Nypan.
- Moving on from Partey is a smart decision for Arsenal’s long-term success.
Injuries, Inconsistency & The Writing on the Wall
Partey, on his day, is a midfield enforcer. Strong, composed and press resistant. But let’s be real – how often is that “day”? Since joining in 2020 he’s made 154 appearances but injuries have plagued his Arsenal career. You can’t build a title winning midfield around a player who’s in and out of the squad like a dodgy Wi-Fi signal.
Mikel Arteta knows this. That’s why Arsenal are already planning for life after Partey. Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi is top of the wish list. Young Norwegian Sverre Nypan is also linked but City’s presence makes that tricky.
A Smart Move for Arsenal?
Emotionally his exit might hurt. He was a marquee signing, a statement of intent. But football is ruthless and Arsenal need reliability. Keeping a 31 year old with persistent injury issues on a high wage? That’s bad business. If Barcelona, PSG or Juventus want him, they can have him.
Besides Arsenal’s midfield has evolved. Declan Rice is the heartbeat now. With a younger, more durable option next to him the Gunners can build a dominant core for years. Sticking with Partey would be like holding on to an old iPhone with a cracked screen – it works but not when you need it most.
What’s Next?
For Arsenal the summer window is massive. Midfield is the priority. Arteta knows his squad is close but fine margins separate champions from nearly men.
For Partey a move makes sense. A slower paced league like Serie A or Ligue 1 would suit him. Juventus could use him. Barcelona? Maybe but given their financial mess do they really need another injury prone midfielder? PSG seems likely.
The Final Verdict
Partey’s departure isn’t a crisis—it’s an opportunity. Arsenal are moving forward. No room for sentiment, just smart decisions. The Partey’s over, and that’s okay.
