Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has denied raping two women and sexually assaulting a third woman.
The Ghanaian midfielder pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault when he appeared at Southwark Crown Court.
The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022, during which time the 32-year-old regularly played in the Premier League. He was charged four days after leaving the north London club following the expiration of his contract at the end of June.
Mr. Partey was granted bail until his trial, which is due to start at the same court on 2 November next year.
He confirmed his name before pleading not guilty to each of the charges.
The midfielder, who now plays for Spanish side Villareal, was already in England as his new team played Spurs in the Champions League on Tuesday, where he came on as a substitute in what resulted in a 1-0 loss for his side.
While on bail, Mr. Partey can continue playing football, but he must inform the police of any international travel 24 hours in advance and is prohibited from contacting the complainants.
