Arsenal star tipped to be one of world's best players

Thomas Partey will become one of the best players in the world at Arsenal, claims former Atletico Madrid teammate Saul Niguez.

Thomas Partey is expected to raise his game to a new standard under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, says Saul Niguez.

The Ghanaian moved to Arsenal on the final day of last summer’s transfer window but has endured a frustrating first season in north London due to a series of injuries.

Partey has admitted that he has only shown glimpses of his best form since switching Spain for England and Saul.

Thomas Partey’s performance yesterday went under the radar a bit because of how good our attacking display was & rightly so. However he still managed to make the most tackles (5), the most interceptions (3) & the most blocks (2) out of any Arsenal player on the pitch last night. pic.twitter.com/N8jbmO12ZP
— now.arsenal (@now_arsenaI) April 16, 2021

Niguez and Partey both came through the ranks at Atletico, and the Spaniard is convinced his former teammate will soon show his true worth to Mikel Arteta’s side.

LaLiga Santander player Saul, speaking at an event for LiveScore, said: “I think he’s been very unlucky because of injuries, especially now that in the UK they are more confined like we were in Spain some months ago.

“It’s difficult because he (Partey) started pre-season with us and then he left without finishing it. He tried to play every game, he got injured, then he tried to come back before the correct time.

“Everything has been a bit unfortunate, but I think next season will be a great season for him.

“I think having a coach like Arteta at Arsenal eased things a lot for him. He knows the language and it is a culture that suits him.

“As a player he’s incredible and if he manages to keep this consistency, he can be one of the best in the world honestly.”