Declan Rice hopes to extend Arsenal contract ‘in the near future’

Declan Rice says he hopes to agree a new contract with Arsenal soon, with his current deal with the club running until the summer of 2028.

The England midfielder joined Arsenal from West Ham in the summer of 2023 for 116m euros and has established himself as an important member of Mikel Arteta’s squad.

“I hope to renew my contract with Arsenal in the near future,” Rice told reporters. “I have always been settled at the clubs I have represented. I am a player who sets targets for himself and continually strives to achieve more.”

Rice also praised the support he has received from manager Arteta.

“I am fortunate to be at a club like Arsenal because Arteta gives me a lot of confidence, and that makes playing football much easier,” he added.

The 27-year-old has played 15 matches for Arsenal this season, scoring once and providing five assists.

Overall, Rice has made 173 appearances for the club, scoring 22 goals and setting up 36 more.

At senior level, Rice has represented only two clubs: West Ham and Arsenal. During his youth career, he also played for Chelsea and West Ham.