OFFICIAL: Arsenal sign Rice for £105m from West Ham, a record transfer between two clubs
Manager Mikel Arteta when asked aboutRice: “We’re really happy that Declan is joining us. He is a player with tremendous ability, who has been performing at a high level in the Premier League and for England for a number of seasons now. Declan is bringing undoubted quality to the club and he is an exceptional talent who has the potential to be very successful here.
“Declan has great experience in the Premier League at only 24 years old. He has captained a very good West Ham team and as we all saw, he recently lifted a European trophy. The responsibility and role he has taken on has been very impressive and we are really excited that he is joining us.”
Declan will wear the number 41 shirt (purchase your shirt now), and everyone at Arsenal welcomes Declan to the club.
The transfer is subject to the completion of regulatory processes