The Ghana international had his first taste of English football with the Gunners last season and has been backed to perform even better in future
Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney has described teammate Thomas Partey as a “great player” who will be brilliant for the Gunners next season.
Partey ended his eight-year adventure in Spain last September, to boost the midfield options in Mikel Arteta’s side.
He produced some impressive performances in the middle of the park even though the Gunners failed to qualify for European football for the first time in 25 years.
Last season, the Black Stars midfielder made 32 appearances in the Premier League and Uefa Europa League combined with three assists to his credit.
Following the confirmation of his contract extension on Friday, Tierney – who signed a new five-year deal with the Gunners – held a question and answer session with fans on Arsenal’s Twitter page.
When asked about the quality Partey brings into the team, the Scotland international said, per the club’s website: “Great player with massive quality. Will be brilliant for us going forward.”
After wearing the no. 18 shirt in the maiden season with the Gunners, reports have hinted that the Ghana star will swap to the number he wore at Atletico Madrid.
The no. 5 shirt became available after the departure of Greece centre-back Sokratis to Olympiacos in January.
During the Q&A session, Tierney was also quizzed about the toughest wingers he has faced in the Premier League.
The 24-year-old named Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez and Wolverhampton Wanderers star Adama Traore as the two who gave him the toughest time in the 2020-21 season.
“All tough for different reasons. But this season probably Riyad Mahrez or Adama Traore,” he said.
Mahrez was one of the standout performers in Pep Guardiola’s team that won the domestic double of the League Cup and Premier League last season.
The 2016 African Footballer of the Year racked up an impressive 14 goals and eight assists in 48 matches across all competitions last season.
Meanwhile, Tierney’s latest verdict might come as an assessment for the Gunners who have been reportedly linked with a move for the 30-year-old this summer.
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