Thomas unexpectedly changed teams on the last market day to arrive at Arsenal in exchange for the payment of the amount of its termination clause (50 million euros). During the concentration with his selection he has attended various British media and they have asked him about many issues, such as his arrival at the Premier or what he hopes to achieve.
Arrival at the Premier: I think it is a great challenge. I want to live new challenges and also in a great family like Arsenal. I am willing to give my all and try to help this great club return to where it belongs.
Premier follow-up: I have been watching the Premier League since I was in Ghana, and I think most of my Ghanaian friends and most of the people in Ghana watch the Premier League and LaLiga.
goals: I still have a lot to develop. I still have a lot to learn with this new family. I will have to learn more to achieve all my goals and also achieve those of the club.
Arteta's role on arrival: Yes, it was very important. Edú and he told me about their plans and it was very exciting, so I had to accept it.
Last day of the transfer market: I think it was the club's decision. They were working out everything and I was focused on my training. I think it happened because it has to happen and I feel very good to be here.
Adaptation to the Arsenal style: I think I have to be fast, make sure I learn everything as quickly as possible. In soccer, I have to make sure I do everything on the training ground and make sure Mikel sees that I am ready to play for him.
Your style of play: I think the most important thing is that I like to play in the midfield, but then wherever I need to play to help the team, I will play there and do my best to help the team.
Translation of his last name as “a headline writer's dream”: Yes! I've seen there are Parteys everywhere and even the photographer asked me why I don't wear Partey on my shirt and I told him it's because I started with Thomas and people are familiar with Thomas so I need to go with Thomas.
Arteta's first words: He has seen me play and knows what I can contribute to the team. My previous team has done a lot and seen me play and feels that I can do the same for him.
Evolution of Arteta since his arrival at the club: I have seen that everyone has been excited and everyone is willing to win all the trophies that are presented to them. I think that is the goal and goal of everyone here and that is also my goal.
Confidence in the options to win titles with Arsenal: Yes of course. It is difficult and we all know it is difficult, but we are working to achieve it and I think we are prepared. We have to do our best and try to achieve all of that ourselves.
Aubameyang and Lacazette: Yes, of course I spoke with them. I just met them and we talked a bit and then I will see them again.
Possible debut against De Bruyne: Well, it's Mikel's decision. I have just arrived. For me, I am prepared, but I need to get used to the style of play before I can play.
Ambition to play in England: I think it was a new challenge for me. I always wanted to play in the best leagues and the Premier League is one of the best so I am happy to be here.
Arsenal champion: Yes. This is our new goal. That is the goal of the club, of myself and I think we have to get back to where we belong.
Conversation with the Ayew brothers about England: Yes. They told me it's a very difficult league, but then I have the qualities to be here, so I just need to do my best and then work hard.
Duel with Manchester City: For me it is a great feeling. I like to play the big games, but it all depends on the coach and if he wants me to play on Sunday or not. It depends on him. I need to get used to the team and then train with it before we can see what will happen.
Pressure: I think there is no pressure on me. I like to challenge myself, I like new challenges like I said and it's about learning fast, learning fast how it goes and you just get used to it and everything works.