Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign the English midfielder from West Ham United.
A few minutes ago, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed Arsenal had reached an official agreement with West Ham United for the Declan Rice deal . The Gunners broke the safe, approved to spend £ 100 million with £ 5 million in extra fees to own the signature of the English midfielder.
Rice becomes the most expensive signing in Arsenal transfer history. The 24-year-old star also went down in history as the most expensive British player.
Coach Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu Gaspar are determined to bring Rice to the Emirates Stadium. At the same time, Man City’s early withdrawal from the race to recruit Rice invisible medium created favorable conditions to help Arsenal quickly complete the blockbuster deal.
Many experts say that Rice promises to become the perfect match for the Gunners midfield. Midfielder in 1999 added more steel, the ability to press, recover the ball, and intercept the Arsenal midfield.
Rice’s presence helped split the fire with Thomas Partey. The Ghanaian midfielder showed signs of decline and overload at the end of the 2022/2023 season. The trio of Rice – Partey – Martin Odegaard is expected to help Arsenal’s midfield stronger when facing big opponents.