Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey’s conditional bail requires him to comply with several conditions as the court proceeds with his case involving five counts of rape.
One of the bail conditions is that the player must not establish contact with any of the women who have accused him of rape until the case is resolved by the court.
Additionally, the Black Stars midfielder is required to inform the police of his whereabouts if he changes his location or residential address.
Another condition stipulates that whenever the player leaves the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom (UK), he must notify police officials before embarking on any journey.
He is also expected to make a court appearance on September 2, 2025, for hearing into the case.
The Black Stars player appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5, 2025, for a hearing on the charges.
Partey wore a black zip-neck jumper and carried a navy blazer as he entered the court.
He stood with his arms behind his back in the dock.
The hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday lasted less than 15 minutes.
Partey’s case has now been transferred to a Crown Court for trial.
He is expected to appear at the Old Bailey on September 2, 2025.
This implies that the player is allowed to play for any club he signs with, provided he adheres to the bail conditions.
Meanwhile, Partey is set to join Spanish club, Villarreal, a month after leaving Arsenal as a free agent following the expiration of his contract.
The 32-year-old Ghanaian has undergone medicals at the La Liga side and is expected to sign a two-year deal.
Partey left the Emirates when his contract ended on June 30, 2025.
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