Thomas Partey to take the number five shirt at Arsenal for his second season at the club as the Ghanaian explains that it is his 'lucky number' and one of the 'most important' in the team

Thomas Partey has selected a new Arsenal squad number for the upcoming 2021/22 Premier League season.

The Ghanaian international will be representing the Gunners for his second campaign at the club, following his £45m move from Atletico Madrid in October.

Last season, Partey donned the number 18 shirt, but he was keen to switch it to his 'lucky' number five.

Arsenal's Thomas Partey has decided to switch shirt numbers for the upcoming season

Arsenal have now confirmed that Partey will represent the number in the coming season.