Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has formally denied raping two women and sexually assaulting a third, after entering not guilty pleas to multiple charges at Southwark Crown Court.
The 32-year-old, who now plays for Spanish side Villarreal, is facing five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault.
The alleged incidents are said to have occurred between 2021 and 2022, during his time at Arsenal.
Partey, who left Arsenal at the end of June following the expiration of his contract, was charged just four days after his departure from the north London club. Appearing in court, he confirmed his name before pleading not guilty to each of the charges.
He has been granted bail until the trial, which is scheduled to begin on November 2, 2026.
His bail conditions require him to inform police at least 24 hours before any international travel and bar him from contacting the complainants.
However, they do not restrict his ability to continue playing football.
Partey was already in England this week as Villarreal faced Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League. He featured as a substitute in the game, which ended in a 1-0 defeat for the Spanish club.
