Former Ghana and Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien says Thomas Partey is a great signing for Arsenal and believes he ahs everything to succeed at the club.
The 27-year-old penned a long-term deal with the Gunners, having paid his 50m euros (£45.3m) release clause on the transfer deadline day.
Partey has so far impressed in his three appearances for Mikel Arteta's side who face Manchester United on Sunday at Old Trafford.
"I know him, I have seen him play a couple of times and we do talk now and then," Essien revealed in an interview with Goal. "If he has any questions, he can always contact me for my thoughts – except when he plays Chelsea.
"But I wish him well and I am looking forward to seeing him do very well for Arsenal. They have made a great signing by bringing my countryman to take on the Premier League.
"He is more of a typical No.6 than me. He is very good on the ball, wins duels, has good speed, reads the danger well and he is a very complete midfielder.
"When I arrived in England, Arsenal were very tough, with Gilberto Silva and a great midfield, so it was a tough team to play against. But I think the Arsenal I played towards the end of my career could have done with a player like Thomas Partey.
"I think it is a great move for him too, though. Arsenal is a great club. The Premier League is also brilliant, so it will help him to improve his game as well."
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