Thomas Partey, has been formally charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police Service.
The charges involve allegations from three women and stem from incidents said to have occurred between 2021 and 2022.
The 32-year-old is expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, August 5.
The charges have shifted attention from his football career to the upcoming court proceedings.
Thomas Partey's contract with Arsenal recently ended, and the news of the charges has sparked widespread interest. He had joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in a £45.3 million transfer in 2020 and played for both Arsenal and Ghana internationally.
The Metropolitan Police Service confirmed that the Crown Prosecution Service authorized the charges after reviewing evidence submitted by investigators.
The investigation into the allegations is ongoing, and Thomas Partey's future remains uncertain as he prepares to face the charges in court. As the case unfolds, it will likely have significant implications for his personal and professional life.