Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is nearing an agreement on a new contract with the club. The England international, who joined Arsenal from West Ham in a record-breaking deal in 2023, has established himself as a key figure in Mikel Arteta's squad. A new deal would underline Arsenal's intent to build their project around Rice, who has been central to their midfield both domestically and in the Champions League.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukLocking Declan Rice down to fresh terms is a statement of intent from Arsenal. Since arriving in 2023, Rice has been the engine room of Arteta's side, blending defensive cover with ball progression and contributing important goals from midfield. Extending his stay removes a lingering question mark over one of the club's most important players and reinforces Arsenal's pull as a destination for elite English talent at a time when rivals are reshaping their own midfields.
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