Atletico Madrid and Ghanaian midfilder Thomas Partey has been warned by compatriot Nii Odartey Lamptey against rushing into joining Premier League side Arsenal.

Lamptey who played for Aston Villa and Coventry City in the Premier League says it could better for the 26-year-old to stay in Spanish League.

Partey has a £43.5million (€50m) release clause in his contract which could be triggered by several clubs in the summer including North London side Arsenal.

But Lamptey warns a wrong move could potentially “destroy” his career.

 “There are numerous offers coming for Thomas Teye Partey but his career will take a nosedive if he doesn’t choose his next move well,” Lamptey told Ocean 1 TV, via Goal.

“The country and league he will pick will determine his future. I will advise him to stay in Spain rather than going to England or Italy.

“Per style of play, he can move within Spain and join another top club rather than focusing on the financial gains to move out of the country because that can be suicidal.

“Sometimes, decision making can destroy your career. My move to England was a wrong one for me.

“Aston Villa was a wrong move because their style of play was not going to suit me. If I had gone to France or Spain at that time, it would have helped my career more than going to England.”

Atletico have been holding talks with the Ghanaian International about extending this deal but nothing concrete has come out yet..

The player’s father, Jacob, was quoted in the media recently that his son was in talks with Arsenal over a summer deal. However, Partey’s representatives were quick to dismiss such suggestions as “totally untrue”.

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