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Kwesi Appiah: Partey has what it takes to succeed at Arsenal
Partey, 27, joined the Gunners on a four-year deal on the final day of the English summer transfer window for a reported fee of 50 Million Euros and Appiah believes it was the best move for his compatriot.
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"Under [Mikel] Arteta they [Arsenal] are playing a lot of ball possession and playing out from the back and that will really suit his style because he (Thomas Partey) is very comfortable on the ball," Appiah told BBC Sport.
"Obviously playing in Spain is a very technical league as well, so there is a lot of ball possession and passes being made so it will suit him very well.
"The top teams in England play that way as well, so you are looking at a player who is going to fit in quite easily.
"You look at Manchester United and the way [Bruno] Fernandes and the way he has taken the Premier League on so I see it as being a similar transition for Thomas.
"He has got that quality and style of play that Arsenal are looking to play so it will be a perfect match."
Top Gunner: The Ghanaian was a long-time target of Arsenal
Appiah, who featured alongside Partey in Ghana's friendly game against Mauritania two years ago, extolled his compatriot's personality, labeling him as a humble guy.
"He is a very nice guy down-to-earth and he is confident guy he speaks well he will get on well with the players," he added.
"There some personalities there (at Arsenal) that will match his energy and playfulness as well, so I am sure he will fit in very well in the dressing room and be one of the leaders amongst the players as well."
Kwesi Appiah has hailed his friend's move to the English Premier League
Partey was on the radar if several teams, including Juventus, PSG, and Inter Milan before his move to Arsenal.
He spent five years at the Atletico Madrid senior team making 188 appearances, scoring 16 goals and providing twelve assists.