Thomas Partey demonstrated his skills on Thursday as he played a part in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against German side Nurnberg in a pre-season friendly.
Despite reported interest from other clubs, Partey reported for pre-season training with Arsenal a week ago and has been putting in the hard work alongside his teammates, as evidenced by his performance against Nurnberg.
The deputy captain of the Black Stars started in midfield for Arsenal and had a dominant presence in the first half, contributing to Arsenal taking a 1-0 lead.
The goal came in the 7th minute when Bukayo Saka found the back of the net with an assist from Ben White.
In the second half, Partey and several other players were substituted, leading to a shift in the dynamics of the game. Nurnberg managed to equalize through Kanji Okunuki in the 63rd minute, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
The talented midfielder, who has one year remaining on his Arsenal contract, has been the subject of transfer speculation, with clubs from Saudi Arabia and Juventus reportedly considering a move for him.
Despite the rumors, Partey has shown his commitment to Arsenal by actively participating in pre-season training and featuring in the friendly match.
Partey joined Arsenal in 2020 and made a significant impact during the previous season’s campaign. His contributions played a crucial role in Arsenal’s impressive performances, which saw them come close to challenging for the Premier League title.
As the pre-season progresses, Partey will be focused on maintaining his strong form and building on his performances from last season. Arsenal fans will be eagerly following his progress and hoping that he continues to be a key figure in the team’s aspirations.
