{"id":1007,"date":"2024-04-06T04:34:50","date_gmt":"2024-04-06T04:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=1007"},"modified":"2024-04-06T05:25:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-06T05:25:58","slug":"thomas-partey-is-a-top-player-and-important-for-us-arteta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=1007","title":{"rendered":"Thomas Partey is a top player and important for us \u2013 Arteta"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 54 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><p><strong>Amidst ongoing speculations surrounding the future of Thomas Partey, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has underscored the midfielder\u2019s significance to the team, emphasising his crucial role in their pursuit of success.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In an interview following Arsenal\u2019s victory over Luton Town, Partey who featured in the game as a starter for the first time in over seven months reiterated his commitment to the club, expressing his happiness to continue playing for Arsenal despite the swirling transfer rumours.<\/p>\n<p>With a year left on his contract by the end of the ongoing season, Partey, 30, who has struggled almost throughout the season due to injury was confident in his future at Arsenal upon his return to the starting line-up on Wednesday against Luton.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy head is always here,\u201d he told football.london.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is where I choose to play, I\u2019m really happy every time I\u2019m on the field. I know a lot of speculations have been going on, but for me, I\u2019m really happy to be here and to continue playing for this club.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/3news.com\/sports\/football\/im-aware-of-the-speculations-thomas-partey-addresses-arsenal-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;I&#8217;m aware of the speculations&#8217; &#8211; Thomas Partey addresses Arsenal future<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/3news.com\/sports\/football\/i-have-to-be-available-every-time-thomas-partey-on-possible-contract-extension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I have to be available every time &#8211; Thomas Partey on possible contract extension<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Arteta responded positively to Partey\u2019s comments, expressing satisfaction with the midfielder\u2019s attitude and reaffirming his importance to the team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019d better have his head here, because we are playing for big things. That\u2019s what we expect. We need him. 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