Negotiations were long, but finally the Arsenal already has one of its great objectives in the European market for the 2023-24 season: the midfielder Declan Rice.
And it is that, this Saturday, Arsenal confirmed the signing of the English player, from West Ham United, for 105 million pounds (122 million euros). Thus, the midfielder becomes the most expensive transfer in ‘Gunner’ history, above the 90 million they paid for Nicolás Pepé, in 2019.
Declan Rice He leaves West Ham after a decade at the club, from the lower categories, and in which he has played 245 games with the first team and has lifted one title, the Europa League in 2017.
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💬 “My ambitions now are to win with Arsenal again. It’s time to go one step bigger and win the Premier League, win the Champions League, and I wouldn’t be here if I did not believe that.” pic.twitter.com/BBXsQOAoqE
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 15, 2023
Declan Rice speaks as an Arsenal player
“I have seen a lot of this club in the last two seasons and the trajectory they have followed. In recent seasons it has been possible to see the style that Mikel has implemented and the last season was exceptional, beating all the teams except Manchester City “The player said in a statement.
His arrival is the third for the London team in this European summer market, after Kai Havertz, for whom they paid 75 million euros and Jurrien Timber, for 45 million.
“In football, sometimes great opportunities come your way. When clubs like Arsenal knock on your door, it’s hard to say no. You only have one career and I really believe in what Mikel is creating here and the squad he’s putting together. I really want to to see my future in Arsenal“he added Declan Rice.
The midfielder’s physical impact, impressive recovery stats, decision-making and ability to break lines, running or passing, as well as his leadership qualities, make him a top-tier modern midfielder, even if he will take some getting used to. to play with a defensive line much more advanced than that of West Ham.
At the resistance level, Declan Rice He has played 177 of the 190 Premier League games in the last 5 seasons, recovering in record time from a knee injury, in April 2021, to play the Euro Cup two months later.
In the next campaign, the London team will be part of the group stage of the Champions League, an international competition in which they have never been champions.
Furthermore, the last time they were crowned in the Premier League was in 2003-04 at the hands of French coach Arsene Wenger. (AFP/EFE)
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