FORMER Arsenal star Thomas Partey has arrived at court today charged with five counts of rape against two women.The Ghanaian international, 32, is also accused of sexually assaulting a third woman.ReutersThomas Partey has arrived at court charged with rape[/caption]GettyThe footballer left Arsenal on June 30[/caption]Partey was pictured arriving at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for a first appearance.He is accused of three counts of rape against one of the alleged victims and two against a second.Partey is also charged with one count of sexual assault against the third complainant.The star allegedly carried out the offences between 2021 and 2022.Partey’s contract with Arsenal ended on June 30 and was not renewed – making him a free agent.He has since been linked to Villarreal and is understood to have undergone a medical at the La Liga side.Partey, who has also had offers from Saudi Arabia and Turkey, is expected to sign a two-year deal.His defence Lawyer Jenny Wiltshire said previously: “Thomas Partey denies all the charges against him.“He has fully cooperated with the police and CPS throughout their three-year investigation. He now welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name.“Given that there are now ongoing legal proceedings, my client is unable to comment further”A probe into the defensive midfielder was launched in February 2022 after officers first received a report of rape.The Crown Prosecution Service said the charge came after it “carefully reviewed a comprehensive file of evidence”.Partey was at the Emirates for five years after signing in 2020 from Atletico Madrid, where he won the Europa League.He has represented his country at three Africa Cup of Nations and the 2022 World Cup.Shutterstock EditorialPartey is charged with rape and sexual assault[/caption]ReutersThe footballer has been linked to Villarreal[/caption]GettyPartey represented Ghana at the 2022 World Cup[/caption]