Mikel Arteta hails "high quality" Thomas Partey as Arsenal shirt number is revealed

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken out on the Gunners' new signing Thomas Partey. The Premier League side announced the signing of Partey, on the Deadling Day, from Atletico Madrid. The 27-year-old signed a long-term contract with Arsenal as the Gunners activating the Ghanian’s £45m release clause. Speaking about the new signing, Arteta said: "We have been watching Thomas for a while, so we’re now delighted to add such a high quality player to our squad. "He is a dynamic midfielder with great energy. He brings a lot of experience from a top club that has competed at the highest level in La Liga and the Champions League for several years. "We’re very impressed with his attitude and his approach to the game. He’s an intelligent footballer and we’re looking forward to him integrating into our system and contributing to the progress we’re building at the moment at the club." source- Metro Join us on Telegram

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