Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab have confirmed the signing of Ghana international Thomas Partey. The former Arsenal midfielder, 33, became a free agent this summer after Villarreal decided against extending his expiring contract.
Partey made 167 appearances for the Gunners between 2020 and 2025. He is scheduled to stand trial next year after pleading not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault, relating to allegations by four different women between 2020 and 2022.
During this summer's World Cup, Partey was denied entry to Canada before Ghana's opening match against Panama due to ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK. He reportedly told officials he had never been arrested or charged with a crime. He then played in Ghana's other three games at the tournament, where they lost in the last 32 stage to Colombia.
Al-Shabab, whose squad includes former Burnley captain Josh Brownhill and ex-Wolves winger Daniel Podence, finished 13th last season in the Saudi Pro League and lost their opening match this term.