British police say former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police said on Friday.

A rsenal have released a statement midfielder Thomas Partey, who departed the club on Monday, June 30, was charged with rape by the Metropolitan Police. Partey came to the end of his contract at the Emirates Stadium earlier this week without signing a new deal, therefore has become a free agent in search of his next club.