Thomas Partey’s looming transfer to Arsenal has left Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone flummoxed. The Ghanaian midfielder appears to be on the way to north London as the Gunners agreed to pay his £45m release clause.
It is a surprise move from Mikel Arteta after weeks of talks where the fee had been an issue for Arsenal, leaving the Spanish side to plan for life with the 27-year-old.
And Spanish outlet have reported that it has even caught Atletico manager Simeone by surprise. The Argentine was “so sure” that Partey would stay that he has been talking to Lucas Torreira – who is set for a loan move to the Wanda Metropolitano in a separate deal – about a midfield pairing.
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