Partey becomes Arsenal’s highest earner after Aubameyang’s exit

Ghana star, Thomas Partey has become Arsenal’s highest-paid player following the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Aubameyang, who was the Gunners skipper was on a weekly wage of £350,000 before the striker moved to Barcelona on a free transfer on deadline day in January.

This means Partey, who joined the Premier League side two seasons ago in a deal worth £45 million and on a £220,000 per week wage, has now become the Gunners’ top earner.

The 28-year-old is currently in his second season with the Gunners and has played 18 times this season for Mikel Arteta’s side.

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Meanwhile, Aubameyang would hope to relaunch his career at Barcelona following a tough last few weeks at the Emirates.

The Gabon international was suspended in December for a disciplinary breach after he allegedly stayed an extra day after visiting his mother in France.

He was later stripped of the club’s captaincy, with Arteta announcing that the player will remain frozen out of the first team.