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Arsenal Midfielder Expected to Exit as Contract Talks Stall

Partey’s Arsenal chapter nears quiet conclusion

It appears Thomas Partey’s time at Arsenal is drawing to a subdued close. According to ESPN, negotiations over a contract renewal have hit a standstill, with no signs of movement ahead of his deal expiring on June 30. The midfielder, who arrived from Atlético Madrid in 2020, is now widely expected to depart.

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“Negotiations for a possible renewal are at a complete standstill,” a source told ESPN. While no official decision has been announced, the direction of travel is clear. Partey, 32, has reportedly drawn interest from Turkey, with Barcelona also rumoured to be monitoring the situation.

Partey has made over 160 appearances for the club, contributing nine goals and acting as a lynchpin in Mikel Arteta’s midfield rebuild. Yet the reality of age, wage structure and injury history now seem to outweigh sentiment.

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As Arsenal continue to evolve, Partey’s departure underscores a changing of the guard. The club are now looking toward fresher, more durable profiles to match the energy of a high-press system.

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Partey was never the perfect midfielder, but for long spells, he was exactly what Arsenal lacked: control, presence, and a touch of cynicism in a team that often looked too naïve.

What makes this news frustrating for supporters is not the departure itself, but how quietly it has been allowed to unfold. No farewell, no real public narrative, just a slow drift towards the exit. This is a player who, at his peak, could dictate a North London derby and walk into almost any midfield in the league.

Yes, injuries have hampered his impact. Yes, age is a factor. But fans are right to feel uneasy if the club fails to replace him with equal experience and reliability. Arsenal have come close to glory for three straight seasons. Letting a key figure go without a ready-made successor would feel like another gamble at a moment when the margins are razor-thin.