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Soccer Player Partey Pleads Not Guilty to Additional Rape Charges in UK
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Posted on April 13, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 13, 2026
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Thomas Partey, now at Villarreal, appeared in London on April 13 and pleaded not guilty to two new rape charges from December 2020, adding to earlier allegations. He remains on bail; his trial on all charges is set for November 2, 2026.
Soccer Player Thomas Partey Not Guilty to Additional UK Rape Charges
Thomas Partey's Legal Proceedings and Career Overview
Recent Court Appearance and Charges
LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) - Villarreal soccer player Thomas Partey appeared in a London court on Monday where he pleaded not guilty to two additional charges of rape.
Previous Allegations and Denials
Partey, a Ghana international, has previously denied L5N3V40E3 five counts of rape relating to two women, plus a charge of sexual assault against a third woman, between 2021 and 2022.
Details of the Additional Charges
The 32-year-old midfielder was subsequently charged with two further offences of rape relating to a fourth complainant in December 2020, to which he pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court.
Context of Alleged Offences
The alleged offences took place when Partey played for Premier League soccer club Arsenal. He left the club last summer and signed nL4N3TZ1EK for Spain's Villarreal.
Partey's Bail and Trial Status
Partey was released on bail ahead of his trial, which was due to start in November but could be delayed.
Partey's Football Career
Transfer History
Partey was signed by Arsenal from Atletico Madrid for 50 million euros ($58.49 million) in 2020 and became a key member of the English side's first team, before his contract expired at the end of June.
Currency Exchange Rate
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(Reporting by Sam Tobin; editing by Michael Holden)
Key Takeaways
- •Partey has denied all allegations, including a previous six-count case involving incidents between 2021–2022 and the newly added December 2020 rape charges.
- •The Crown Prosecution Service authorized the two additional counts following a separate complaint in August 2025, and proceedings were adjourned to April 10 2026 before being addressed on April 13.
- •His full trial is scheduled for November 2, 2026 at Southwark Crown Court under a High Court judge; he remains on bail with restrictions, including no contact with complainants and police notification of travel.
Frequently Asked Questions about Soccer player Partey pleads not guilty to additional rape charges in UK
1What charges is Thomas Partey facing in the UK?
Thomas Partey faces multiple rape charges and one sexual assault charge relating to events from 2020 to 2022.
2Where did Thomas Partey's alleged offences take place?
The alleged offences took place in the UK while Partey was playing for Arsenal.
3What was the court outcome for the recent charges?
Partey pleaded not guilty to two additional rape charges in a London court.
4Which clubs has Thomas Partey played for recently?
He played for Arsenal and is currently with Villarreal in Spain.
5When is Thomas Partey's trial expected to start?
The trial was due to start in November, but it may be delayed.
