Thomas Partey participated in his first training session with Villarreal on Friday, just a day after the official announcement of his move to the Castellón-based club. The session took place behind closed doors at the José Manuel Llaneza Sports City, offering the Ghanaian midfielder his first chance to meet his new teammates and coaching staff.
Thomas Partey completa su primer entrenamiento como jugador del Villarreal pic.twitter.com/7b1AVZlNKU
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) August 8, 2025
Focus on Partey’s Physical Condition
Partey’s fitness remains under observation, as the player has not trained with a team since May. The club is monitoring his condition closely to ensure a smooth transition into the squad. Given the controversy surrounding his signing, Villarreal is hoping for a quiet and low-profile start to the season to avoid unnecessary media attention. Some fans of the club started an online protest against his transfer.
#Villarrreal fans are making their voice heard against the move. #Arsenal pic.twitter.com/o3mXlUMhg8
— Football España (@footballespana_) August 5, 2025
Villarreal will hold another training session tomorrow, Saturday, before concluding their preseason with a high-profile friendly against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday. The match will be the final test ahead of the La Liga season.
