Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey intends to deny two new allegations of rape, a court has heard, as the midfielder was absent from the dock for the first hearing.
The 32-year-old was charged last month with two counts of raping a woman on a date in December 2020.
At Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday, Partey was not in court as Deputy Chief Magistrate Tan Ikram dealt with the preliminary stages of the case.
The footballer had been excused from the hearing, but his lawyer, Emma Fenn, indicated he intends to plead not guilty to both charges.
Partey was charged last year with five counts of rape against two women and sexual assault against a third alleged victim, following a Metropolitan Police investigation.
He has already entered not guilty pleas to all of those allegations, which date back to 2021 and 2022, and is due to face trial at Southwark Crown Court in November.
The court heard on Friday the two new allegations of rape came to light after the first set of charges had been revealed.
Arabella MacDonald, prosecuting, told the court: "Mr Partey faces two further charges of rape dating back to December 2020.
"The complainant came forward after news of Mr Partey's other matters were widely publicised."
Judge Ikram sent the two new charges of rape - involving a fourth alleged victim - to the crown court for a hearing on April 10.
In the new charges, the Ghanaian midfielder, who now plays for Spanish club Villarreal, is accused of twice raping a woman in London on a day in December 2020.
The footballer, who previously lived in Potters Bar in Hertfordshire, joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020 in a transfer worth around £45m, before he left the club in June last year and joined Villarreal.
He has made more than 50 appearances for Ghana, including at the World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations.
Partey was released on bail on Friday, with a condition that he does not contact the alleged victim.
He is expected to attend the next court hearing in April.
Kiokloprtz
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spain always tries to blackmail players
The case was not in Spain the case was at London before he move back to Spain
zedbdimnpz
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plotted trap
Baydilnstz
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moral deficiency, a supposed role model
Wait till you become somebody and there’s an allegation against you you can’t set aside , you’d wish you didn’t come at somebody whose fighting for his liberties … Wait until there’s a verdict against him And then you can label him . Everybody can be accused of. Not everybody gets charged ..
Buznesstycoon
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spain always tries to blackmail players
Executioner1
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But if the court found out he is Innocent beyond every reasonable doubt, what will be the penalty to the lady that accused him?
Heacdeilor
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Enemies are not God / Gods of our motherland with you bro
Buwbdeikos
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𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙧𝙚 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙤𝙤
Given77
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Come to think of this people loves football but do they love God as well? if you do let's get a like so we see how many loves God. if you you don't leave it.
Given77
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That was 2020 now 2026 and people are revisiting the what was done back then, wow! ,the same way God will revisit your your sin u think was hidden.Be warned.
Wazbcnptu
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this all about alcohol. even prophet jesus PBUH prohibit drink alcohol, yet this so call christian church never follow true prophet jesus PBUH.
Hey buddy you know what your talking about... Football is all about humanity ...You bring religious in between that doesn't make sense... Your A fucking Asshole
Tessyclinton2753
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Nigerians should learn from all these rubbish. don't be trapped
Peprah12
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this all about alcohol. even prophet jesus PBUH prohibit drink alcohol, yet this so call christian church never follow true prophet jesus PBUH.
When you die one day then you will know Jesus was and is never a prophet but the Messiah sitting at the right hand of Almighty God.
Peprah12
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this all about alcohol. even prophet jesus PBUH prohibit drink alcohol, yet this so call christian church never follow true prophet jesus PBUH.
When you die one day then u will know Jesus was and is prophet but the Messiah.
jodbdlmu
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moral deficiency, a supposed role model
jocbeoruyz
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this all about alcohol. even prophet jesus PBUH prohibit drink alcohol, yet this so call christian church never follow true prophet jesus PBUH.
who is prophet Jesus? Christians don't know any prophet Jesus...
bibbdlopu
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What do you mean “intend to deny”? Meaning you already have proofs he has done but wants to say otherwise
like I was surprised what do you mean
Dancdinry
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lol y all the time its the black players who y get caught up in these kind of cases
Miadeinst
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before nko
vatikloryz
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this all about alcohol. even prophet jesus PBUH prohibit drink alcohol, yet this so call christian church never follow true prophet jesus PBUH.
Suaabklnz
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Mikel u should analyze ur Chelsea or u can apply t for the Chelsea job
Nesterly
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Before getting along with any lady in Europe please brothers chat with her through messages, screenshot and keep as proof
SGTSingam
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Partey after Partying denies those chargers 😨🤡
Koweey
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It’s crazy that if found not guilty.. these bitches still walk free
Osborn01
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Crazy how they contribute to ruining someone's life without concrete evidence 😕
Say that again, Bro🥺
zieaentuz
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2026
Glaggic
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What do you mean “intend to deny”? Meaning you already have proofs he has done but wants to say otherwise
Crazy how they contribute to ruining someone's life without concrete evidence 😕
Hoyacnorz
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please Thomas Party Come back to Arsenal please
hoybcdkmru
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, I have
Osborn01
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What do you mean “intend to deny”? Meaning you already have proofs he has done but wants to say otherwise
Cikbcelmru
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Party is innocent please
Wreh
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stay within your race because once our skin is dark it is a crime with these white women
Dramz13
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Ohhh, they just wanted him to accept Jose allegations from the sluts
Vuzbcklpz
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intends to deny? you have already practically saying he dit it. he intends to plead NOT GUILTY
Sikacmou
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Are blacks raping always ? Actually , the Westerns are raping the 3rd world.
Yorokiri
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Why always black or south American players? I hope others learn from this, it's getting annoying...
Pasbkort
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I just hope his fellow Black African (Nicolas Pepe) can learn from Partey's situation and resuscitate..