19/04/2025 10:37
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the clubs stance on Thomas Parteys future is clear, with ongoing talks aimed at securing the Ghanaian midfielder beyond the current season.Partey, 31, is in the final months of his contract, which is set to expire at the end of the 2024/25 campaign.With no official extension offered yet, his future at the Emirates has become a subject of speculation, drawing interest from top European sides including Atltico Madrid and Barcelona.At a press conference ahead of Arsenals Premier League encounter with Ipswich Town, Arteta indicated that discussions are advancing under new Sporting Director Andrea Berta, who replaced Edu Gasper earlier this month.Theres progress with all the players. Ill leave that to Andrea [Berta] to decide and discuss. The intention is very clear. Ill leave it to Andrea and the club to take the necessary steps forward, Arteta told reporters.Parteys recent displays, especially in Arsenals Champions League quarter-final triumph over Real Madrid, have reaffirmed his value to the squad.The Ghana international played a pivotal role across both legs of the tie, helping Arsenal secure a semi-final spot against Paris Saint-Germain.However, Partey is suspended for the first leg of that semi-final after picking up a late booking in the second leg.
