Thomas Partey is set to leave Arsenal upon the expiry of his contract this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Gunners had been in negotiations with the Ghana international over a new deal and despite initial reports talks were advancing, discussions came to a standstill last week and that will now result in Partey departing the Emirates.
Arsenal will be disappointed to lose Partey's services, but with Martin Zubimendi coming to the club and potential replacements already lined up, his departure may not be felt terribly.
Partey joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid for £45m in 2020 and went onto make 33 appearances in his debut season.
He became a crucial part of the team, but struggled with injuries and couldn't find consistent fitness until the 2022/23 season. Partey was an integral member of the Gunners' title charge, scoring three goals in 40 appearances across all competitions.
The midfielder struggled to keep fit during the following campaign however, missing most of it with a hamstring injury and managing to appear just 16 times.
His final season at Arsenal proved to be his most successful. Partey scored four goals and provided three assists in 52 appearances as he helped his side secure another second-place finish as well as reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.
The loss of Partey will be disappointing for the Gunners. He has been a solid performer during his time in north London, but there are aspects of a departure that make sense. Not receiving a fee is a burden, but Partey's inability to stay fit and slowly decreasing ability mean letting him go isn't the worst thing.
He has done his part for the club
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