Arsenal have completed the signing of Ghana international midfielder Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid.
The midfielder becomes the most expensive Ghanaian player in history since Michael Essien's £24.4 move from Lyon to Chelsea in 2005.
The 27-year-old who has been a priority signing for Arsenal this summer has finally committed to a 5-year contract until 2025.
The move comes after the Premier League club triggered his €50 million release clause.
https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1313241301148749824
.@Arsenal pay Thomas Partey’s buyout clause at LaLiga headquarters. The player has unilaterally terminated his contract with our club.
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) October 5, 2020
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Partey was expected to join the Black Stars camp in Turkey on Monday but he asked for a few days to give him time to sort this out.
He will join the Black Stars by Wednesday and after the international break, Partey will join his new Arsenal teammates.Â