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Partey sends emotional message to Atletico Madrid after joining Arsenal

Thomas Partey has sent a farewell message to Atletico Madrid after completing his move to Premier League club Arsenal.

The Emirates Stadium outfit triggered the midfielder’s £45 million release clause on transfer deadline day to secure his signature.

The 27-year-old will received £250,000-a-week, making him the third highest-paid player after Mesut Ozil and Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

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Partey has been with the Red and Whites since 2011, where he has developed to become one of the best midfielders in the world.

The midfielder helped the Metropolitano Stadium outfit win a number of laurels, including the Europa League and Uefa Super Cup titles.