Posted by As days continue to pass by, the chances of Thomas Partey leaving Atlético Madrid this summer looks inevitable.
The Ghanaian midfielder has this season been indisputable in Diego Simeone’s team. He has so far featured in every single game this season other than three in which he was either suspended or injured. He has in the process scored 3 times and provided an assist.
Thomas Partey has slotted in perfectly for Rodri who departed to Manchester City in the summer. He has managed to make the Atlético midfield his own and also convince Diego Simeone that there’s no party like a Partey party.
Partey’s awe-inspiring performances has earned him plaudits across the globe. He has also emerged as a top summer target for most European clubs, with Arsenal looking likely to be his destination.
The 26-year-old has a contract that ends in 2023. He also has a €50million (£43.5m) release clause in his contract.
With Partey’s release clause looking appealing to a lot of suitors, Atletico Madrid have already started preparing for life without Thomas Partey.
They have identified his compatriot and Real Mallorca’s Baba Iddrisu as a player with similar qualities, capable of filling his shoes.
Baba Iddrisu has a €45 million release clause and a contract that runs till 2024 with Real Mallorca.
The combative midfielder has missed just 2 of Real Mallorca’s La Liga games this season, he has featured in 31 league games, coming from the bench in just 1 of those games.
Baba’s qualities appeases Diego Simeone and he’s seen as the direct replacement for compatriot Thomas Partey.
With rumors continuing to grow, it’ll be interesting to see how things unfold in the coming weeks.