A new chapter begins! Arsenal have officially announced the arrival of an expensive signing. It’s been tough, but it will be a challenge to put the club back where it belongs, reports the Englishman

What has been speculated for a long time has finally been officially announced. Arsenal can rejoice with a new signing. Declan Rice is leaving West Ham for a future in north London.

Tomas Soucek has lost a great teammate from West Ham’s midfield. Declan Rice, who has been the talk of the town for the last few years, is changing clubs. All the big English clubs were interested, but Arsenal dominated the battle for the player.

According to foreign media, the 24-year-old England international is transferring for around 100 million pounds, signing a long-term contract with the North London club, the length of which was not specified by the club.

However, this is a big transfer for Arsenal and an interesting strengthening of the midfield. Sports director Edu did not hide his enthusiasm, but neither did coach Mikel Arteta.

“We are thrilled that Declan will be joining us. He is a player with great skills, he has performed brilliantly at a high level in the Premier League and in the England jersey over several seasons. He brings unquestionable quality and exceptional talent to the team,” Arteta told the club’s website.

The Spanish strategist, among other things, highlighted that Rice has performed brilliantly as West Ham’s captain. After all, he led him to the Conference League winner’s trophy. His leadership skills impressed Arteta.

Rice has also already had his first interview for the club’s website. In it, he revealed that leaving West Ham was very difficult for him because of the relationship he has with the club, but also that he felt at home on his first day at Arsenal.

“There are amazing opportunities in football. Big clubs like Arsenal have tried to get me and it’s hard to turn them down. You only have one career and I believe in what Arteta is building here. I look forward to my future with Arsenal,” said the Englishman.

Arsenal under Arteta has impressed Rice for quite some time now. He likes the work that the former Everton or just Arsenal player is doing at the Emirates Stadium. He is looking forward to the challenge of taking Arsenal back to the top, he is hungry for success and he is excited about living his best years in north London.

Source: Arsenal, Transfermarkt