Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has expressed his full support for Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, urging him to extend his stay with the club.
Arteta highlighted the Gunners’ promising project and emphasized the importance of Partey remaining an integral part of it.
The Spanish gaffer praised the Black Stars deputy skipper, expressing his satisfaction with the Ghanaian player, who has one year remaining on his contract.
“Partey said he’s happy here? He’d better have his head here because we are playing for big things,” he said, as quoted by renowned journalist Fabizio Romano.
“He’s a top player, he’s under contract for one more year and I’m really happy with Thomas”.
Thomas Partey, addressing his uncertain future at the club, stated that he is only focused on Arsenal.
“My head is always here,” Partey noted after Arsenal’s win over Luton Town.
“This is where I choose to play. I’m really happy every time I’m on the field. I know a lot of speculations have been going on, but for me, I’m really happy to be here and to continue playing for this club.”
Thomas Partey joined the North London club in 2020, signing a five-year contract. Since then, he has played a crucial role in Arsenal’s resurgence under Mikel Arteta.