The 25-year-old admits he needs to work hard to earn regular playing time at the Spanish La Liga side.
Partey scored his first goal of the season for Atletico Madrid in their 3-0 home victory over SD Huesca on Tuesday.
He has featured five times so far this season for the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium outfit.
"I try to take advantage of any time that Simeone gives me." Partey told the club's official website.
"I know that the more I work, the more opportunities I will have, so I'm going to keep it and keep working."
"I am a player who likes to play anywhere to get the opponent's area to try to score a goal.