Arsenal has successfully reached an agreement to acquire Declan Rice in the current transfer window, which is regarded as one of the standout transfers this summer.
The English midfielder has demonstrated remarkable development and has emerged as a world-class talent since being released by Chelsea as a teenager.
Rice’s journey has been impressive, showcasing his potential from his youth days at West Ham. In fact, during an U18 game between West Ham and Arsenal, he performed so well that former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger took notice of his abilities and regarded him as the best player on the pitch, reports The Times.
Although Rice didn’t make the move to Arsenal during Wenger’s tenure, it will now materialise this summer, further highlighting Wenger’s keen eye for talent during his time at the club.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Rice has been in fine form for West Ham and we will benefit from betting so much money on the Englishman.
We trust Mikel Arteta’s judgement because most of the players he has added to our squad since he became the club’s manager have all done well.
The Spaniard knows the role Rice will play in his system, which is why he made sure the club went all out to sign him.
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“The legendary Frenchman took notice of his abilities and regarded him as the best player on the pitch”
Rice’s all-roundedness equip him for different role and that, ultimately, is another crucial aspect for the gaffer, who has been seeking to make Arsenal tactically adaptable since the start of his tenure.
The hope now for Arsenal is that Rice, a player who’s quick thinking at the London Stadium shifted the momentum away from us in the last title race, might in future drive us over the line.
Only if the Frenchman had signed Rice then, maybe the big jug would be sitting in North London tonight.