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Thomas Partey ignored interest from Juventus and Chelsea to sign for ‘bigger club’ – Father reveals

Atletico Madrid' Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey controls the ball during the Spanish league football match SD Huesca against Club Atletico de Madrid at the El Alcoraz stadium in Huesca on September 30, 2020. (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP)

Thomas Partey's father claims his son was waiting for a "bigger team" to come in for him amid interest from Juventus and Chelsea.

The Ghana international completed a £45million move to Arsenal from Atletico Madrid on deadline day after months of speculation.

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