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Declan Rice completes £105m move to Arsenal.
Declan Rice has completed his transfer from West Ham to Arsenal in a British record £105m deal.
The England midfielder has signed a long-term contract with the Gunners, making him the most expensive English player in history.
Rice’s move to Arsenal comes after he helped West Ham to victory in the Europa Conference League final last season. He has also been a key player for England, making 23 appearances for the national team.
In an open letter to West Ham fans, Rice said that the desire to play in the Champions League was one of the reasons behind his decision to leave. Arsenal will be competing in the Champions League next season after finishing fifth in the Premier League last season.
Rice said that he will always be grateful to West Ham for giving him his start in professional football. He said that the club and its supporters will always be in his heart.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said that he was delighted to have signed Rice. He said that Rice is a “top-class player” who will “add quality to our squad.”
Rice’s arrival is a major coup for Arsenal. He is a young, talented player who has the potential to be one of the best midfielders in the world. His signing will give Arsenal a much-needed boost in their quest to challenge for the Premier League title.
Arsenal’s summer transfer window
Arsenal have been busy in the summer transfer window. They have already signed three players, including Rice, Jurrien Timber, and Kai Havertz.
Timber is a young, promising defender who has been capped by the Netherlands at senior level. Havertz is a German international who has won the Champions League with Chelsea.
Arsenal are also close to signing Raphinha from Leeds United. The Brazilian winger would be a major signing for the Gunners.
With these signings, Arsenal are looking to close the gap on Manchester City and Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. They will also be hoping to challenge for the Champions League next season.
