Julio Baptista Backs Thomas Partey for New Arsenal Contract
Former Real Madrid forward Julio Baptista believes Arsenal should offer Thomas Partey a new contract.
The Ghanaian midfielder’s current deal is set to expire, and European clubs like Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested.
Baptista praised Partey’s contributions to Arsenal, saying, “I think for Arsenal, Thomas Partey has been an incredible player. In Partey, Arteta has found a player that understands what he wants.” He suggested Arsenal bring in another player to complement Partey.
Baptista dismissed concerns about Partey’s age (30), citing Mohamed Salah’s success in his 30s. “Age is not a big problem.
The big problem is always if the player still has the mentality to be the best at that age,” he said.
Baptista believes Partey’s mental approach will determine his ability to perform at a high level.
“The mind is the most important factor, and I think with Partey, he could still produce the good for Arsenal for a few more years,” he added.