{
  "id": 2401831,
  "title": "Thomas Partey joins Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/thomas-partey-joins-saudi-pro-league-side-al-shabab-2401831",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T16:26:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/thomas-partey-joins-saudi-pro-league-side-al-shabab/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has made a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab. Partey, 33, signed a one-year contract with the Saudi Arabian club, which he joined for free. The former Arsenal and Atlético Madrid player becomes a free agent after his contract at Villarreal was not renewed. He made 167 appearances for Arsenal between 2020 and 2025. Partey's arrival is set to bolster Al-Shabab's midfield as they aim to improve their performance in the Saudi Pro League.",
  "summary": "Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has officially joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab on a free transfer. Get details on his one-year contract. Read More: https://punchng.com/thomas-partey-joins-saudi-pro-league-side-al-shabab/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Thomas Partey joins Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/thomas-partey-joins-saudi-pro-league-side-al-shabab",
        "published": "2026-08-21T16:14:25.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}