Thomas Partey was not in the courtroom on March 13, 2026, when two new rape charges were formally introduced against him in the UK.
The midfielder, currently with Villarreal, followed the proceedings via Zoom while his lawyers handled his case on the ground.
His legal team confirmed that he pleaded not guilty, insisting the accusations are false.
The next hearing is scheduled for April 10, 2026, as authorities continue their investigations.
These new allegations are separate from the five previous counts linked to incidents in 2021 and 2022, during Partey’s time at Arsenal.
The latest claims reportedly stem from a report dating back to 2020 and involve an ongoing inquiry by the Metropolitan Police.
A spokesperson for the Crown Prosecution Service highlighted that these charges are distinct, underlining the ongoing complexity of the legal proceedings against the Ghanaian international.
