Thomas Partey waited for Arsenal to make their move him on deadline day because he wanted to move to a bigger team, claims his father.
The 27-year-old completed a deadline day move to Mikel Arteta's side from Atletico Madrid last week after they triggered his £45m release clause.
Though Jacob Partey admits there was interest from Chelsea and Juventus, he says his son wanted to help Arsenal back into the Champions League.
Thomas Partey waited for Arsenal to make their move as he wanted to join a 'bigger club'
He told My Joy Online: 'We actually weren't disturbed by anything because we hoped a bigger team will come for Partey.