# Thomas Partey joins Al-Shabab in Saudi Pro League move

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has signed for Saudi Pro League club Al-Shabab, leaving Arsenal after a five-year spell. The transfer adds a high-profile international to the Saudi league, which continues to attract established European-based players. Partey's move follows a career that included Premier League titles at Atletico Madrid and Arsenal.

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- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwyq4vyxzxwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:10:27 GMT