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Thomas Partey Cools Atletico Exit Talk Amid Manchester United, Arsenal Rumours

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has distanced himself from a summer transfer after being linked to Manchester United and Arsenal.

Partey joined Atleti in 2012 and has made a successful break into their first team in recent seasons. The 25-year-old has been linked with moves to Premier League clubs this summer, but he told BBC Sport's Rahman Osman he's happy to stay in Madrid if he plays regularly:

"It's hard for me to talk about transfers because the next minute it will be like 'Thomas is trying to leave,' but for me playing football is what makes me happy.