Rice Poised to Sign New Contract with Arsenal

Declan Rice Poised to Sign New Contract with Arsenal

Declan Rice has announced that he is nearing a new contract agreement with Arsenal. BBC Sport first reported on October 7 that the midfielder was expected to secure a long-term deal at Emirates Stadium. Speaking ahead of England’s match against Spain on Sunday, Rice expressed his gratitude, stating, “A new contract is hopefully on the horizon soon and I’m extremely lucky to be at a club like Arsenal where the manager shows me so much trust and team-mates who put so much energy into me.”

Currently, Rice’s contract runs until 2028, but the former West Ham player is set to extend his stay in north London, having joined the Gunners in 2023 for a fee of £105 million. His new agreement will place him alongside Bukayo Saka as one of Arsenal’s highest earners.

Throughout his career, Rice has managed to maintain stability, which he believes has contributed to his development on the pitch. “I’ve been extremely lucky I’ve managed to play at such a consistent level throughout my career. I always set myself targets, pushing for more,” he remarked. “I’m extremely lucky not to have to worry about that stuff as it makes playing football far more easier.”