Former Ghana defender John Paintsil had advised Thomas Partey to consider playing time in his choice of club amid transfer links after reportedly handing in request to leave Arsenal.
Partey has been linked with a move from the Gunners this summer as the club intends to sign English international Declan Rice from West Ham United.
It has been reported Arsenal have decided to renew Partey’s contract, with two-years left on the current deal.
While reports of interest from Juventus in Italy and a Saudi Arabian club offering a lucrative contract have surfaced, Paintsil has advised Partey to follow his heart and prioritize playing time.
“Football is business, it’s not just playing for fun and as a player, you should know whether where you are going to play would guarantee you enough playing time.
“Especially, as a national team asset, you always need to be ready for the national call-up as well. So, if going to Juventus will help him get enough playing time to be ready or going to Saudi to get enough playing time to play for the national team, the decision lies on the player,” Paintsil told Graphic.com.