Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two additional counts of rape, appearing Thursday at Southwark Crown Court.
The 32-year-old footballer, already facing multiple sexual offence charges, denied the new allegations, which were filed in February 2026. He is accused of raping a woman twice in London in December 2020.
Partey’s defence lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, reiterated his stance: “Thomas Partey continues to deny all charges against him. He has cooperated with the police throughout. Given there are ongoing legal proceedings, there will be no further comment.”
The latest charges mark the fourth alleged victim in the case. Prosecutors say the woman came forward after widespread media coverage of the initial accusations.
Partey had previously pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape involving two women and one count of sexual assault involving a third complainant. Those charges stem from alleged incidents between 2021 and 2022, following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police. He was initially charged in 2025.
The trial is scheduled for November 2026 at Southwark Crown Court. Prosecutors have now formally joined the new charges to the ongoing proceedings.
Partey, who joined Villarreal CF after a £45 million move from Atlético Madrid to Arsenal in 2020, remains active in professional football. He is preparing to represent Ghana at the World Cup in June 2026.
His bail conditions require him to notify authorities 24 hours before any international travel and prohibit any contact with the complainants. He continues to play for both club and country, though his long-term future may depend on the trial’s outcome.
