Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has faced the media for the first time regarding the club’s handling of Thomas Partey’s contract situation, amid ongoing legal troubles surrounding the player.
Partey, who has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, remains under investigation, and questions are now mounting over Arsenal’s stance as contract talks had previously been in motion.
Reporters pressed Arteta on whether the club intends to proceed with a renewal or distance themselves in light of the charges. While the manager chose his words carefully, he emphasized that the club would follow legal procedures and internal protocols before making any final decisions.
The situation has sparked intense debate among fans and pundits, with many calling for clarity and transparency from Arsenal’s board as the case develop.
