Posted by Arsenal fans around the globe felt a huge degree of Schadenfreude after Atlético Madrid’s UEFA champions league exit.
The Spanish outfit suffered a 2-1 defeat in the hands of RB Leipzig.
Goals from Dani Olmo and Tyler Adams for Leipzig and a consolation from Joao Felix ensured that Leipzig won 2-1 and progressed to the semifinal of the Champions league, whiles Atlético Madrid bow out.
With the results leaving a huge dagger in the hearts of Atlético Madrid fans, well it was excitement for Arsenal fans who believe Atlético Madrid’s exit will accelerate the negotiations for the possible transfer of Thomas Partey from Atlético Madrid to the Arsenal.
The 27-year-old has in recent months been heavily linked with the Gunners, with recent reports indicating Atlético who are open up to selling the defensive midfielder at the right price have halted all discussions as they wanted to focus on the Champions league.
But with Atlético Madrid out now, there’s hope that negotiations will continue and Partey will eventually end up at the Emirates.
Thomas Partey who didn’t feature in Atlético’s 2-1 defeat to Leipzig has a £43.5 million release clause and a contract that runs till 2023 at Atlético Madrid.
Below are some reactions from Arsenal fans:
Atletico Madrid knocked out. It’s Partey Time pic.twitter.com/XxoqBEtNus
— youss🎗 (@LePincher5) August 13, 2020
Atletico Madrid are out of the Champions league. Its time to bring Thomas Partey home now..
— LTArsenal™ (@ltarsenal) August 13, 2020
THOMAS PARTEY IS COMING TO N5.
— Renato (@rehnato) August 13, 2020
@Arsenal send the fucking bid please 😂 pic.twitter.com/jWD4bUpxTL
— Kofi Sika GuyGuy 🔴⚪️ (@guyguyArmy) August 13, 2020
Arsenal fans are celebrating more than Leipzig because it means we can progress the Partey deal more quickly. What a fanbase.
— Patrick Timmons (@PatrickTimmons1) August 13, 2020
Thomas Partey should leave Athletico Madrid and come to Arsenal.
He should become part of the new project at Arsenal and win trophies. At least FA CUP will be better than UCL quarterfinals 🤝
— Kelewele Joint 🍟 (@Ankamagyimi) August 13, 2020
THOMAS PARTEY COMING HOME LADSS! pic.twitter.com/kVhvLG9c63
— Wolf (@WoolwichCannons) August 13, 2020
Welcome To Arsenal @Thomaspartey22
— MohFekirAFC😍😍 (@mohaammedphiqir) August 13, 2020
Thomas Partey when Simeone rings him to offer him a new contract: pic.twitter.com/htPeO2N44v
— 🔴⚪️#FreePartey (@Clockend_Harry) August 13, 2020
Atletico out. Partey time.
— LacaZte. (@LacaZte) August 13, 2020
It’s time ..
Welcome to Arsenal
Thomas Partey 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/OUCcnslrQh— Umar (@Go91omar) August 13, 2020
Tyler Adams who has been an Arsenal fan his entire life scores the goal to knock a Atletico out of the Champions League so that Arsenal can sign Thomas Partey. Tears in my eyes
— Colin (@CMB_Football) August 13, 2020
Thomas Partey running away from Lisbon to go sign da ting with Arsenal like – pic.twitter.com/Wll0TkzKS6
— a very happy arsenal fan (@aSadArsenalFan) August 13, 2020
Thomas Partey on his way to Arsenal after Atletico Madrid got eliminated from the competition by an energy drinkpic.twitter.com/zY1rPGByKG
— S. Dressman 🎗️ (@XammyOfficial) August 13, 2020
Thomas Partey is already thinking about the Arteta sauce he'll be receiving at the Emirates.
None of this Simeone shackles sh*t pic.twitter.com/JgVRlIePfQ
— Michael (@SaucyyPepe) August 13, 2020
Now that partey is free @Arsenal do the needful and don't let us talk too much. Na we have some 1month remedial national team coach here in Ghana, who is on some cheap wee and think he knows what's best for player he knows nothing about 😂.
— JuxPsalmIsFine😁❤✌ (@1realsamx) August 13, 2020
It’s time ..
Welcome to Arsenal
Thomas Partey 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/OUCcnslrQh— Umar (@Go91omar) August 13, 2020