Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has finally been handed his favourite Number 5 jersey at Arsenal ahead of the 2021-22 Premier League campaign.

The former Atletico Madrid star, completed the previous season in the Number 18 jersey and is expected to play a crucial role for the North Londoners who are aiming at battling for top positions.

Arsenal have confirmed in a statement on their official website: “Thomas Partey will wear the No. 5 shirt for the forthcoming season, changing from the No. 18 he wore following his arrival from Atletico Madrid in October”.

Expressing his joy about the change of number, Partey said: “I like the No. 5 because it’s one of the most important numbers in the team and it is also a lucky number for me.”

The Black stars assistant skipper wears the same number for the Ghana national team and it was also his favourite while with Atletico Madrid.

Partey made 33 appearances across all competitions in the 2020-21 campaign for the Gunners with three assists to his name. He will be hoping to take his game to greater heights next season after only 18 Premier League starts taken in so far in his first season.