Thomas Partey signed a one-year contract when he joined Villarreal in the summer and will likely become a free agent at the end of the season. He has started just seven La Liga games for the Spanish club and has received a scathing assessment of his performances from manager Marcelino Garcia Toral.

Villarreal's coach, Marcelino, has informed the club's management that Thomas Partey is not in his plans. Thomas Partey is expected to leave the Spanish club at the end of his contract on June 30, 2026. According to Transfermarkt, Thomas Partey's market value is estimated at 5 million euros.