EPL: Rice confirms new Arsenal contract is close

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Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has confirmed he is close to signing a new long-term contract that will reportedly make him one of the club’s top earners. Read More:…

Declan Rice has confirmed that he is close to signing a new long-term contract with Arsenal, with the midfielder expected to extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium.

The 27-year-old revealed that a new deal could be completed soon while speaking ahead of England’s international fixture against Spain on Sunday.

“A new contract is hopefully on the horizon soon and I’m extremely lucky to be at a club like Arsenal where the manager shows me so much trust and team-mates who put so much energy into me,” Rice said.

BBC Sport first reported on 7 October that the England international was set to sign a new long-term deal with the Gunners.

Rice’s current contract runs until 2028, but Arsenal are now expected to reward his impressive performances with improved terms.

The former West Ham United midfielder joined Arsenal in 2023 for a reported £105 million and has established himself as a key figure under Mikel Arteta.

His new contract is expected to place him alongside Bukayo Saka as one of the club’s highest-paid players.

Rice also spoke about the importance of stability in his career, explaining how consistency has helped him maintain his high level of performance.

“I’ve been extremely lucky I’ve managed to play at such a consistent level throughout my career. I always set myself targets, pushing for more,” he added.

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