Thomas Partey has been at the centre of one of the most recent news in England and Ghana, as the player has changed his name. He will now go by the name Yakubu, a renaming he has undertaken because of his partner and his conversion to Islam.
Thomas Partey, Ghana and Arsenal midfielder, has changed his name. Apparently, the player has converted to Islam and, after getting married, has decided to rename himself.
"I am already married and my Muslim name is Yakubu," said the footballer in a video shared by journalist Nana Alba. He also explained the reasons behind his decision.
The former Atletico Madrid player was actually born in the eastern region of Ghana as a Christian, but has converted to Islam because, in his own words, he grew up with Muslims.
His name, translated into English, would be Jacob. It remains to be seen whether he will also change the number on his shirt. For the moment, nothing is known about it and we will have to wait.