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Partey overtakes Essien as most expensive Ghanaian footballer of all-time after Arsenal move
Thomas Partey has become the most expensive Ghanaian footballer in history following his move to Arsenal.
Partey overtakes Essien as most expensive Ghanaian footballer of all-time after Arsenal move
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The amount involved in the transfer sees Partey overtake Michael Essien as the most expensive Ghanaian footballer of all-time.
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Essien joined Chelsea from Ligue 1 side Lyon in 2005 in a deal worth £24.4 million, becoming the Blues’ record signing at the time.
No Ghanaian footballer has since commanded such a transfer in the last decade and half, until Arsenal paid £45 million to sign Partey from Atletico Madrid on Monday.
Partey will wear the number 18 shirt at Arsenal, and will reportedly be on a £250,000 per week wage.
The Ghanaian had been the target of transfer speculation all through the summer, having been linked with several elite clubs.
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However, it was Arsenal who won the race for his signature after activating the midfielder’s release clause.
Here are the top five most expensive Ghanaian transfers of all-time:
1. Thomas Partey £50m (Atletico Madrid => Arsenal)
2. Michael Essien £24.4m (Lyon => Chelsea)
3. Baba Rahman £21.7m (Augsburg => Chelsea)
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4. Andre Ayew £20.5m (Swansea => West Ham)
5. Asamoah Gyan £13m (Rennes => Sunderland)
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