Thomas Partey says he’s an Arsenal fan however has hinted he’s prepared to depart the Emirates this summer season along with his contract resulting from expire.
Partey’s present offers runs out on the finish of June and, though talks over recent phrases are ongoing, nothing has but been agreed.
Arsenal are additionally set to signal Martin Zubimendi from Actual Sociedad, casting additional doubt on the midfielder’s future in North London.
Talking to Ghanaian tv station TV3 whereas on worldwide responsibility this week, Partey stated: “The very first thing is the place you might be joyful and the place you’re feeling at residence.
“On the finish of the day you’ve been in soccer, you’ve been in numerous groups. Then it’s about what’s your subsequent goal and what do you need to obtain subsequent.
“You continue to have to take a look at all this and on the finish of the day all of us have a household that wants cash, that is [in] our thoughts.”
Partey – I’m an Arsenal fan
Partey has been a daily goal for opposing followers over the previous two seasons and he admits the happiness of his household may also come into the equation.
He added: “We aren’t getting youthful. There are plenty of issues the place you must look now with a household, the place you need them to be joyful.
“Once you exit, no one goes to destroy your loved ones, these are issues you must take a look at. If you find yourself younger, you might be simply anyplace.
“I’m an Arsenal fan, I can’t resolve something and simply have to depart it to my agent and the membership. I simply need to get pleasure from soccer.”
After battling accidents the 12 months earlier than, Partey returned to being a mainstay of the Arsenal midfield final season, making 52 appearances throughout all competitions.