Premier League rivals Arsenal have decided not to offer midfield general Thomas Partey a new contract, according to leading soccer transfer news source FootballTransfers. The decision means that Thomas will end his career at Arsenal at the end of the 2024/25 season.
Thomas' current contract is set to expire at the end of the season and he is currently earning £200,000 a week. However, the Arsenal management has decided not to extend his contract for a number of reasons. On the one hand, Thomas will be 32 years old by then, and the age factor has become one of the key considerations; on the other hand, since joining in 2020, although Thomas has been the team's key player, but the frequent injury problems have made him unable to consistently maintain the best state, which also affects the team's overall tactical deployment and results.
FootballTransfers further noted that it is widely believed that Thomas' next stop will be the Saudi Arabian League. With the growing influence of the Saudi league in international soccer in recent years, many famous stars have chosen to join, and Thomas' joining will further enhance the competitiveness of the league. At the same time, the high salary of the Saudi League is also one of the important factors to attract Thomas, his salary is expected to be greatly improved.
Thomas' career at Arsenal has been full of challenges and ups and downs, but he has still made significant contributions to the team. His departure will undoubtedly have an impact on Arsenal's midfield, but the team will actively look for a suitable replacement to fill the gap. For Thomas himself, new challenges and opportunities await him, and he is expected to continue to show his talent and strength in his future career.
