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. Partey, a Ghana international,
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.
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(Reporting by Sam Tobin; editing by Michael Holden)
