Arsenal and Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey has launched his foundation in his native town of Somanya in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

The combative midfielder aims to help create a future for underprivileged kids in locality and the country as a whole.

The 28-year-old was joined by family and friends at the launch in Somanya, where the foundation will be to help under privilieged children.

Partey joined Arsenal in a deal worth £45million from Atletico Madrid last summer, and is presently in Ghana for holidays where he celebrated his 28th birthday last Sunday.

“It’s about helping the young ones, trying to get them some opportunities so they can show their talent,” Partey said.

“They will play for every team: United, Arsenal, Atletico and Liverpool,” joked Partey when asked if he planned to produce players for the Premier League.

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