Despite being charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey is set to appear on the official Premier League trading cards for the 2025/26 season.
The cards, created as part of a new licensing deal between the Premier League and Topps, will go on sale next month. Partey’s inclusion had been confirmed by Arsenal as early as May 2025, before formal charges were filed.
The 32-year-old midfielder, who left Arsenal at the end of the 2024/25 season, is facing five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in a high-profile legal case.
He has denied all allegations and is currently out on bail.
According to journalist Dan Sheldon, Arsenal had already “rubber-stamped” Partey’s involvement in the Premier League collectibles lineup months ago.
With production timelines already in motion, his card will still be part of the launch despite the controversy.
Partey, who joined Arsenal from Atlético Madrid in 2020, had a rocky spell marked by injuries, limited playing time, and now, faces a legal battle.
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