The midfielder said it was “great feeling” when his agent informed him Gunners had activated his release clause.
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I wasn't aware of Arsenal move until deadline day– Thomas Partey
Ghana star Thomas Partey has revealed that he was so happy and couldn’t sleep the night before his big-money move to Arsenal.
Thomas Partey: I couldn’t sleep the night before Arsenal move
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Partey joined Mikel Arteta’s side from Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day in a deal worth £45 million.
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The 27-year-old will wear the number 18 shirt at Arsenal, and will reportedly earn £250,000 per week.
He was officially unveiled on Tuesday as he posed for photos in Arsenal’s home and away kits.
“Until the last moment, I was not aware. My agent told me the move was going to happen, I was so happy,” Partey told Arsenal TV.
“I could not even sleep that night, it was a great feeling.”
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Meanwhile, Partey has overtaken Michael Essien as the most expensive Ghanaian footballer of all-time following his move to Arsenal.
The Arsenal anchorman played an instrumental role as Ghana defeated Qatar in an international friendly on Monday, providing to assists.
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