Thomas Partey, a professional footballer currently signed with Villarreal, has been charged with two additional counts of rape pertaining to a new allegation made by a woman to the police in August of the previous year. These charges are on top of his earlier allegations, wherein he faced five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault related to accusations from 2021 and 2022 while playing for Arsenal. He is set to appear at Westminster magistrates court on March 13 to address these further charges issued by the Crown Prosecution Service, which are said to have their basis in events from 2020.

Partey, who has consistently denied all allegations against him, is currently involved in an ongoing legal process stemming from his previous charges. In September, he pleaded not guilty to the original charges at Southwark crown court, where a trial date has been scheduled for November 2, 2026. His defense lawyer emphasized that Partey has been cooperative with the police throughout the investigation and that further comments would be limited due to the ongoing proceedings.

The situation has significant implications for Partey's career, with his professional reputation at stake as he navigates serious criminal charges. The outcome of these legal battles may affect not only his position at Villarreal but also his standing in the sport as a whole, especially given the increasing scrutiny on athletes and the outcomes of abuse allegations in recent times.