Declan Rice reveals key cause why he selected to hitch Arsenal over Manchester Metropolis – as Gunners chase Premier League title
Declan Rice has revealed why he selected to hitch Arsenal over Manchester Metropolis final summer time, because the Premier League title race seems to be set to go right down to the wire.
After having lifted the Europa Convention League as West Ham United captain, Rice had a choice to make in June 2023: transfer up north to Manchester, or make the 5 mile journey from the London Stadium to the Emirates Stadium.
In the end, he selected the latter, with Arsenal paying £105m for the England midfielder – blowing the £90m bid from Manchester Metropolis out of the water.
Rice selected Arsenal over Metropolis (Picture credit score: Getty Photographs)
However whereas he missed out on the chance to play alongside Rodri at Manchester Metropolis, a participant he claims is “the very best on this planet”, Rice highlights the important thing cause behind his transfer to the Emirates Stadium.
“I do know [I could have played with Rodri]. However this mission appeared extra thrilling and that’s why I selected to come back to Arsenal, as a result of I consider we’re on to large issues right here,” Rice advised The Athletic.
Since becoming a member of Arsenal, Rice has developed into considered one of their key gamers as they appear to prise the Premier League title away from Manchester Metropolis. The Gunners are at present high of the desk with three video games remaining, albeit their rivals are only a level behind with one recreation in hand.
Rice is stuffed with admiration for Rodri (Picture credit score: Getty Photographs)
Regardless, the 25-year-old clearly relishes the massive video games and presure, particularly towards Rodri. Whereas recognising the totally different types they’ve as midfielders, Rice additionally expresses his enjoyment at arising towards the Spaniard.
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“With Rodri, he was born in Spain, he’s at all times been a pure No 6. You may simply inform by the best way he performs that he’s labored beneath Pep (Guardiola) for thus lengthy,” Rice added. “He’s much more structured than I’m. I’d say I’m much more off-the-cuff. Clearly, this season I’ve been extra structured. However when it comes to the best way I play, I really feel like… being free a little bit bit extra.
“There are various things that we complement one another on – however little doubt, he’s the very best on this planet.”
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