Thomas Partey was a key footballer for Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid, although he was not an undisputed starter in the team, he was highly regarded by the Argentine coach.
Despite this, Simeone considered that he was the future of the Colchonero midfield.
But at the close of the previous market, news surprised everyone, since Partey communicated to the club his desire to go to Arsenal, that he would pay his exit clause in addition to the loan of Lucas Torreira, a change that seemed favorable for both parties, but on all for Cholo since he acquired a fierce Uruguayan.
But the real reason for Partey's departure was not the low participation on the field as was said at the time, but the staggering amount of money offered.
While at Atletico he had a contract of €9.1m a year, Arsenal currently pays him 50% more than what he was taking in Spain.