Thomas Partey sends video message to Arsenal fans following long-awaited Emirates move

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Arsenal have posted a video of Thomas Partey sharing a message for the Gunners fanbase following his long-awaited move to the Emirates Stadium.

The 27-year-old midfielder had been linked with Arsenal for a number of months and was said to be one of the number one targets for Mikel Arteta this summer.

With Houssem Aouar staying put at Lyon, Arsenal were widely reported to be making a late move to trigger Partey’s £45million release clause before the transfer window shut.

Those reports proved to be accurate as the Ghana international made the switch from Atletico Madrid to Arsenal on transfer deadline day.

Partey signed a long-term deal at the Emirates Stadium after he completed his medical and paperwork just before Monday’s 11pm deadline.

The former Atleti man has since linked up with the Black Stars as they prepare to contest friendlies against Mali on Friday 9 October and Qatar on Monday 12 October.

He has now sent his first message to the Arsenal fanbase since his switch from Madrid to London, as shared by the Gunners social media channels.

“Hello, Gunners,” he said. “Thanks so much for the love, for the messages I’ve received. I can’t wait to be part of you guys, I can’t wait to join the team.

“It’s a great feeling to be part of a family like this. Thanks so much to everyone for the love, I feel so grateful and I feel so amazed to be part of you.

“I can’t wait to join you guys. And don’t forget, no Thomas, no Partey!”

Needless to say, Arsenal fans loved the message and some responded excitedly: