Declan Rice has been signed by Arsenal in a £105 million move from West Ham.
Arsenal beat Manchester City to sign the England midfielder, paying roughly £105 million ($137 million).After nine years at West Ham, Rice becomes Arsenal’s most expensive signing of all time.
“We’re really happy that Declan is joining us,” said Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. “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.”
Rice and defender Jurrien Timber have joined the Gunners as they continue their pre-season workouts.
