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Ghana's Partey signs with Saudi Pro League club Al-Shabab
Midfielder Thomas Partey has joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab on a one-year contract following his departure from Spanish club Villarreal. The move comes after Partey's deal with Villarreal expired at the end of the last season.
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Ghana international Thomas Partey has completed his transfer to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Shabab, the club confirmed on Friday. The midfielder has penned a one-year agreement with the Saudi Arabian side as he begins a new chapter in his career.
Partey departed Spanish La Liga club Villarreal after his contract concluded at the end of last season, leaving the club where he had established himself as a key midfielder in European football. The 31-year-old's move to the Saudi Pro League represents a significant shift as the Gulf nation continues to attract established players from Europe's top leagues.
The Ghanaian midfielder brings considerable experience to Al-Shabab, having competed at the highest levels of European football. His signing adds to the growing trend of established African and international talent making the switch to Saudi Arabia's increasingly competitive top division.
Partey becomes one of several high-profile additions to the Saudi Pro League as clubs in the competition continue their ambitious recruitment drives. His arrival is expected to bolster Al-Shabab's midfield options as they prepare for the upcoming domestic campaign.