Former footballer Thomas Partey has denied raping multiple complainants and sexually assaulting a third woman.
The Ghanaian football star entered denials to five counts of rape and an additional count of sexual assault when he stood before judges at Southwark Crown Court.
The reported offences took place between 2021-2022, when the professional athlete was active in the Premier League. He was formally accused several days after departing from the London-based team, following the conclusion of his contract at the end of June.
Mr Partey was released on conditional bail until his court case, which is due to start at the identical venue on 2 November the following year.
He spoke to confirm his name before denying all charges to each of the charges leveled at him.
The midfielder, who now plays La Liga club Villareal, was already in England as his current club played Spurs in the European competition on this week. He came on as a replacement in what turned out to be a 1-0 loss for his team.
The conditions of his release do not restrict Mr Partey from continuing his professional career, but he must notify police of any overseas trips one day in advance and must not contact the complainants.
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