Arsenal’s Thomas Partey Launches Second Edition of Youth Tournament to Discover Ghanaian Talent

• Arsenal's Thomas Partey has launched the second edition of the Thomas Partey Tournament, scheduled for June 2025
• The competition aims to discover fresh football talent in Ghana and support aspiring players in pursuing their professional dreams
• Scouts will be deployed at the venue to observe the tournament, with standout performers earning opportunities to join top-tier clubs

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has officially launched the second edition of his grassroots football initiative, the Thomas Partey Tournament.

The competition aims to discover the next wave of talented youngsters.

The event, scheduled to run from June 10 to 13, 2025, will take place at the Tuba Astro Turf in Kokrobite.

Thomas Partey launches second edition of youth tournament

In a video shared on his social media pages, Partey expressed his excitement:

"It's that exciting time of the year again. I'm Thomas Partey, and I'm proud to announce the second edition of Thomas Partey's tournament.

"Join us from June 10 to 13 as myself my agents, and top scouts from Europe come to Ghana to search for the next football talent.

"This is our chance to uplift the motherland. Let's unite to discover and celebrate our future stars."

From Krobo Odumase to London: Partey's journey to stardom

The Arsenal midfielder, now 31, knows firsthand what it means to be discovered at a young age.

His rise from the streets of Krobo Odumase to Atlético Madrid’s youth system came after being scouted at a local tournament.

Partey’s transition from La Liga to the Premier League in 2020, as recorded by Transfermarkt, has been marked by tactical maturity, positional intelligence, and a strong defensive instinct.

These are the same attributes he hopes to identify in young players during the upcoming showcase.

The Thomas Partey Tournament

The maiden edition of the tournament, held last year, saw eight promising youngsters earn the chance to travel abroad for trials with European clubs.

With scouts from top sides expected again this year, the stakes are even higher for local talents looking to turn potential into progress.

Nii Tetteh Fada, owner of lower-tier side Teshie Football Academy, expressed excitement about the tournament while calling for its expansion and greater involvement from other players.

“This is the second edition, and I genuinely hope it doesn’t stop here. The sheer talent we have in this country needs exposure, or it’ll go to waste. I’d love to see the competition grow — from 12 teams to maybe 18 or even 32 — to allow more clubs to participate.

"I also hope other players are inspired to either support Partey’s efforts or organise similar tournaments themselves,” he told YEN.com.gh.

Thomas Partey nearing Arsenal contract extension

Off the pitch, Partey’s future is also taking shape. Reports suggest the Arsenal midfielder is in advanced talks over a contract extension, per Football Insider.

Manager Mikel Arteta has made no secret of his admiration for the Ghanaian, crediting him for bringing balance, composure, and leadership to the team’s spine.

Partey is expected to join the Gunners for pre-season preparations, which include sessions at the Sobha Realty Training Centre and a summer tour of Asia.

Partey named in Squawka's EPL Team of the Season

In a different report, YEN.com.gh highlighted Thomas Partey's inclusion in Squawka's Premier League Team of the Season following an impressive run of form.

He earned his spot in the elite XI alongside top names such as Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo.

Source: YEN.com.gh