Ghanaian international Thomas Partey pleaded not guilty rape facts and sexual assault For which he was charged in England, during an audience held Wednesday in London.
The former Arsenal midfielder, Recruited this summer by Villarreal In Spain, gave his name, his date of birth and pleaded not guilty during the short hearing held in Southwark Crown Court, a court located in the center of the British capital.
The date of his trial was set for November 2, 2026 before the same court, the judge announced.
The 32 -year -old face five rape counts against two women, as well as a chief of sexual assault against a third.
He played Tuesday evening
According to the police, who charged him and then released on bond, the alleged facts took place between 2021 and 2022, while he was playing at Arsenal, a prestigious club in northern London.
The Ghanaian international began his career in Spain, at Atlético Madrid, before joining the English club in 2020.
The defensive midfielder was committed in August with Villarreal, a few weeks after the expiration of his contract with the Gunners. Tuesday evening, he came into play in a Champions League match against Tottenham, London.
