Thomas Partey is bringing back “memories of Patrick Vieira” at Arsenal because he is “much more” than a holding midfielder, says Alan Smith.
The Gunners invested £45 million ($59m) worth of faith in a highly-rated Ghana international on the final day of the summer transfer window.
Partey had been a long-standing target for those at Emirates Stadium, with his obvious qualities registering on the recruitment radar in north London for some time.
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Mikel Arteta was convinced that the 27-year-old can add important qualities to his squad.