Villarreal have completed the signing of former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey. Partey, 32, has signed a two year deal at the La Liga club, comprising of an initial one-year contract with the option of a further 12 months, with Villarreal confirming the transfer on Thursday.

Ghanaian international Thomas Partey has taken a massive 74.5 per cent salary reduction after joining Spanish side Villarreal CF on a free transfer.

Spanish club Villarreal has signed midfielder Thomas Partey two days after he was granted bail on rape charges in England.