Arsenal surprises and announces millionaire signing of Declan Rice

Arsenal should announce in the next few days the signing of midfielder Declan Rice, 24 years old, standout and captain of the West Ham. The value of the transfer will reach around 160 million euros (R$646.5 million at the current exchange rate), according to information from Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, specialist in the transfer market. The club plans to carry out medical examinations this week to make the youngster’s reinforcement official.

Confirming the figures, Rice will be the sixth most expensive signing in world football and the first in England, surpassing striker Grealish, from manchester citynegotiated for 117 million euros.

Given the transfer to Manchester City for granted, West Ham decided to accept a superior proposal from Arsenal for the team captain, who used the coach Mikel Arteta to convince Rice to settle with the Gunners and refuse the offer of the current champion of Champions League.

_{Captain Declan Rice with the Europa League Conference Cup. (Photo: Handout/West Ham United)}

Since January, Arteta has been working behind the scenes to get the English star signed, but the values ​​have always scared Arsenal’s board. Rice is at the peak of his career, playing in the World Cup in Qatar and being voted the best player in winning the European Conference League, West Ham’s first title in the century.

Revealed by HammersEast London club, Rice played 245 games, scored 15 goals and provided 12 assists, becoming one of the most coveted players for the England giants.

Arsenal’s surprising season in the national competition is a factor that pleases big names in football, especially in England. The runner-up of Premier League is increasingly strengthening its squad, especially the midfield. Kai Havertz, ex-Chelsea, agreed to transfer to the capital’s rival for around 70 million euros. The Gunners are close to hitting the signing of Dutch defender Jurrien Timber, highlight of the ajax.

Featured photo: Declan Rice in a Premier League match for West Ham. Playback/Instagram/@westham