Thomas Partey arrives in Riyadh to close in on Al-Shabab move
Thomas Partey arrived in Riyadh ahead of a mandatory medical as he closes in on a one-year contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab after leaving Villarreal as a free agent. The 33-year-old made 25 appearances for Villarreal in 2025/26 and previously logged 130 appearances with nine goals at Arsenal before departing in 2025. A move would reunite him with Yannick Carrasco and give him club continuity after training in Turkey. Partey is deputy captain of Ghana and his fitness and playing time could influence the Black Stars as 2027 AFCON qualifiers approach in September.
Partey is undergoing a medical ahead of a potential one-year Al-Shabab deal
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Partey left Villarreal after his one-year deal expired. He trained in Turkey while a free agent. He has now flown to Riyadh for a medical and could sign a one-year deal, which may affect his readiness for AFCON qualifiers.
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