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- 19 October
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CONFIRMED: Thomas Partey signs for Villarreal.
Villarreal beats Barcelona to sign Thomas Partey. The defensive midfielder leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Thomas Partey moving to Barcelona.
CONFIRMED: Thomas Partey signs for Villarreal
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Thomas Partey's transfer to Barcelona, as reports suggest a 70% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Barcelona has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Thomas Partey (32).
- Barcelona has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Thomas Partey.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Frenkie de Jong, Eric García)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Eric García, Frenkie de Jong)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Marc Casadó, Marc Bernal)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
There are no cons known for this rumour
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Alternatives of Barcelona
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
79.0
79.0
|
Mateo Kovacic |
 Man City
|
€17.8M |
|
78.9
79.4
|
Manuel Locatelli |
 Juventus
|
€32.7M |
|
78.8
79.5
|
İlkay Gündoğan |
 Galatasaray
|
€4.5M |
|
78.8
82.8
|
Vitinha |
 PSG
|
€85.1M |
|
77.9
78.2
|
Fabián Ruiz |
PSG
|
€28.1M |
|
77.6
81.7
|
Aurélien Tchouaméni |
 Real Madrid
|
€74.3M |
|
77.6
83.8
|
Curtis Jones |
 Liverpool
|
€50.2M |
|
76.4
78.3
|
Amadou Haidara |
 RB Leipzig
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€12.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karim Adeyemi | 09-10-2025 | Report | |
| Marcus Rashford | 23-09-2025 | Report | |
| Murillo | 08-09-2025 | Report | |
| Marc Guéhi | 08-09-2025 | Report | |
| Leandro Trossard | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Fábio Vieira | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Denzel Dumfries | 04-07-2025 | Report | |
| Jurriën Timber | 23-06-2025 | Report |
Thomas Partey
DM, M (C), D (R)
Skill: 74.7
Pot: 75.1
Team
Villarreal
Villarreal
ETV
€11.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€10.3M – €12.5M
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Who is Thomas Partey?
Thomas Partey (GHA) is a a deep lying playmaker and currently plays for Villarreal. Thomas Partey is 32 years old (1993/06/13) and he is 185cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 5.
Thomas Partey's current transfer value is between €10.3M and €12.5M. His last transfer was from Arsenal to Villarreal in 2025. Villarreal got Thomas Partey for free.
Thomas Partey latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
