Thomas Partey has penned an emotional farewell message to fans of Athletico Madrid after leaving the club on Monday transfer deadline day.
He spent about eight years at the club after moving from his native Ghana in 2012.
The London club triggered the central midfielder's contract with Athletico Madrid which had a release clause of 50 million euros.
Partey had been the priority target for Arsenal all summer but failed to negotiate with Athletico Madrid about a fee as the rojiblancos did not want to loose their prized asset.
He has penned a long-term deal with the North London side and becomes the fourth signing after Willian, Gabriel and goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson.
The Ghana international came through the Atletico youth ranks since 2012 and went on to make 188 appearances, scoring 16 goals and assisting a further 12.
The 27-year-old midfielder in his time won both the Europa League and Super Cup in 2018, and was a Champions League runner-up in 2016.
Last season Partey made 46 appearances for Atletico, playing a key role in their third-placed finish in La Liga and reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
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“Dear redblanca fans, today I only have words of appreciation with you. For several years now, Atletico Madrid has been my home and part of this family will always be with me.
“I want to thank the club for the trust placed in me since day one, but above all else, I want to thank you, this wonderful hobby that I accept from the beginning and that has shown that it is both in good and in the bad and who truly never stop believing. Madrid athletic is not just a club, it’s a family. Thanks”
Thomas Partey is reported to be on a weekly wages of £220,000 at Arsenal.
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