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Transfer newsยทAl ShababยทUpdated 22 AugConfirmed

Thomas Partey signs for Al Shabab

Thomas Parteyโ†’Al Shabab
100%
Will it happen
100%
Credibility
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Reported fee
39
Reports
PlayerFull profile โ†’
T. Partey
Defensive ยท Ghana ยท 33 yrs
20.9
Rating
8.6
Season
1
Value
This season
2
Apps
0
Goals
0
Assists
ClubAl Shababโ†’LeaguePro Leagueโ†’
  • Al Shabab have completed the signing of T. Partey โ€” the move is confirmed, led by AlShabab Saudi Club (official X / Twitter post) and corroborated by 9 reports (100% credibility).
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Story log

  1. 28 Aug4 new sources: AlShabab Saudi Club (official X / Twitter post), Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram repost), Maxifoot, 3Music TV โ€” now 39 tracking the story
  2. 26 Aug9 new sources: Al Shabab / AlShababSaudiFC (club announcement via X), beIN SPORTS (Arabic / MENA), AS (English article mirrored / Spanish outlet also carried it), GhanaSoccerNet โ€” now 35 tracking the story
  3. 25 Aug6 new sources: Goal, Maxifoot, Foot-Africa, GhanaSoccernet โ€” now 26 tracking the story
  4. 23 Aug3 new sources: AlShabab (official X / club account), Pan Africa Football, GHANAsoccernet โ€” now 20 tracking the story
  5. 23 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
  6. 23 Aug8 new sources: Goal, AS, The Star (article carrying Reuters copy), Yahoo (BBC-sourced summary) / BBC Sport reporting aggregated on Yahoo โ€” now 17 tracking the story
  7. 22 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
  8. 22 AugReported as a done deal from the start
  9. 22 AugStory opened โ€” 9 sources (Al Shabab (club social media) / SportsWorldGhana (syndicated official coverage), Fabrizio Romano (Telegram), AS, Graphic Online (Ghana))

What the reports say

Fee reported: free transferFee reported: Free transfer / one-year deal (reported)Fee reported: Free transfer36 of 39 cite concrete progress39 cite a named / official source
  • SportsWorldGhana reports Al-Shabab officially announced the signing of Thomas Partey on a free transfer and that he signed a oneโ€‘year deal. โ€” Al Shabab (club social media) / SportsWorldGhana (syndicated official coverage)
  • Ghana-focused outlets report the signing as official and reference the club announcement โ€” several Ghana outlets state Partey signed a one-year deal with Al Shabab. โ€” SportsWorldGhana ('OFFICIAL: Thomas Partey joins Al Shabab on a one-year deal')
  • Al-Shabab announced the signing of Thomas Partey from Villarreal. โ€” AlShabab (official X / club account)
  • Al Shabab announce they have signed Thomas Partey on a one-year deal (official club video/X post). โ€” Al Shabab / AlShababSaudiFC (club announcement via X)
Experienced headScout's view ยท Ball-winning Defensive midfielder
Full scout report โ†’
21ยฑ0%
Rating
9ยฑ0%
Season
1
Value index
0g 0a
in 2 apps ยท Pro League

T. Partey is a 33-year-old defensive midfielder at Al Shabab, rated 9.6 overall by Field Insider's model. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.68 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Partey.

Also this season: 5 apps, 0g at Villarreal ยท 2 apps, 0g at Villarreal.

The report at a glance
Thomas Partey signs for Al Shabab โ€” Field Insider report card
39 Reports