Arsenal managed to sign Thomas Partey during the Transfer Window Deadline Day. The Ghana internationalis expected to strengthen the Premier League side’s midfield and add more depth to the roster.
The midfielderhas already chosen to wear the No.18 jersey, but it will say ‘Thomas’, not ‘Partey’ on the back of his shirt. The journalists were interested in why Partey decided to make such a decision, i.e. not to wear his surname.
“I’ve seen that there are Parteys everywhere and even the photographer asked me why I don’t use Partey on my shirt. I said it’s because I started with Thomas and people are familiar with Thomas, so I need to go with Thomas,”he said in his first interview for Arsenal’s official website.
What Thomas thinks of Arsenal move
“I think it was a new challenge for me. I’ve always wanted to play in the top leagues and the Premier League is one of the top leagues, so I’m happy to be here,” he said when talking about his move to the Gunners. “I think it’s a great challenge, I want to experience new challenges and also in a great family like Arsenal, I am ready to give it my all and try to help this great club come back to where they belong.”