FC Barcelona is planning the squad for next season and on Laporta's table there was a name that caught attention: Thomas Partey. The Ghanaian midfielder from Arsenal, standing out in the match against Madrid, ends his contract next June 30 and was very eager to return to Spain. In recent months, he had moved his closest circle to try to secure his signing for Barça, but the response was not to his liking: he was rejected.
Laporta Rejects Thomas Partey: No from Barça
Madrid-Barcelona has learned that, although Barça seriously considered signing Partey, they ultimately decided against it. He is someone they like and fits in, but it is considered that the midfielder position is well covered for the present and the future. Additionally, the Arsenal international was asking for financial conditions that do not quite fit at his 31 years of age.
In 2020, he left Atlético for 50 million euros, at Simeone's express request. And, despite his performance remaining high, Barça has decided to reject his signing at zero cost. In his position, there is more than enough quality and it is well covered, making an addition not considered necessary.
The Reason for the No to Thomas Partey
In this regard, from Barça it is considered that, having Pedri, De Jong, Casadó, and Bernal, a move of this nature is not needed. Moreover, if that were not enough, other players like Gavi or Eric García can also occupy his position.
Having been rejected by Barcelona, Thomas Partey has already started to move to avoid being unemployed. Now, everything seems to indicate that he will renew his contract with Arsenal, being an important piece for Arteta. He is in talks to extend his bond, definitively ruling out the Barça option by Laporta's express order.
At Barça, there are other priorities to strengthen the squad this coming summer, and the midfielder position is not one of them. Thomas Partey has been thanked for the offer, but it has been made clear: it will not be possible.