Thomas Partey denies new rape charges

The legal troubles for the Ghanaian international, who now plays for Villarreal, have deepened with the addition of a fourth alleged victim.

Prosecutors are seeking to merge the new charges with existing cases, a move that could delay the trial until early next year.

Partey firmly denied the latest accusations, which relate to incidents in London in December 2020.

The ongoing legal proceedings have cast a long shadow over the career of the high-profile footballer, who spent five seasons in the Premier League.