Arsenal confirms Declan Rice signing from West Ham

Arsenal confirmed the signing of midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham on Saturday.

England’s Declan Rice during a training session at the Trafford Training Centre, Manchester, Britain, Sunday June 18, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP

Arsenal confirmed the signing of midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham on Saturday.

West Ham confirmed in its statement that the fee paid for the midfielder was 105 million pounds (137.45 million USD), making it a record transfer between two British clubs.

Manager Mikel Arteta said, “We’re really happy that Declan is joining us. He is a player with tremendous ability, who has been performing at a high level in the Premier League and for England for a number of seasons now. Declan is bringing undoubted quality to the club and he is an exceptional talent who has the potential to be very successful here.”

“Declan has great experience in the Premier League at only 24 years old. He has captained a very good West Ham team and as we all saw, he recently lifted a European trophy. The responsibility and role he has taken on has been very impressive and we are really excited that he is joining us.”

“Declan is a player with fantastic ability and a proven record at both club and international levels. The process of this transfer has been a big team effort with a clear plan, and we are so happy that Declan is joining us,” Sporting Director Edu said

“Declan is a high-quality, young international player who will add great strength to our squad, fitting so well into our strategy of competing with young talented players at the centre of our club.

“It’s great that Declan will be joining up with Mikel, our coaches and his new teammates in good time ahead of the new season.”

Rice will wear the number 41 shirt for the Gunners.

(with inputs from Reuters)