{"id":625172,"date":"2023-07-15T09:26:17","date_gmt":"2023-07-15T13:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=625172"},"modified":"2023-08-30T09:49:33","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T13:49:33","slug":"declan-rice-shirt-number-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/07\/15\/declan-rice-shirt-number-arsenal\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I\u2019m So Excited&#8217;: Arsenal Reveal Intriguing Shirt Number After &#8216;World Class&#8217; Signing Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a groundbreaking transfer, Arsenal have officially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arsenal.com\/news\/declan-rice-completes-transfer-arsenal\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">announced the signing of Declan Rice<\/a> from West Ham United. The deal, valued at \u00a3100 million plus \u00a35 million in add-ons, marks a <a href=\"https:\/\/extratimetalk.com\/players-and-managers-speak-out-on-football-transfers-and-expectations\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">new club record<\/a> for the North London side and establishes the midfielder as the most expensive English player in the history of the game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch:\u00a0<\/strong>Is Declan Rice worth the money for Arsenal?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Declan Rice to Arsenal Confirmed! Is He Worth It?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/izb8Fs07XGY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Declan Rice Joins Arsenal on Club Record Deal<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">OFFICIAL: Declan Rice joins Arsenal on club record deal for \u00a3100m plus \u00a35m in add-ons. \ud83d\udd34\u26aa\ufe0f\u2728 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#AFC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rice also becomes the most expensive English player in the history of the game.<\/p>\n<p>Rice will wear number 4\ufe0f\u20e31\ufe0f\u20e3 and signs deal valid until June 2028 with option for further season. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ai32Q9lvTA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/ai32Q9lvTA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1680189941244985347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 15, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Arteta&#8217;s Influence<\/h3>\n<p>The Englishman has cited the Gunners&#8217; manager Mikel Arteta as a major factor in his decision to join the club.<\/p>\n<p>As per transfer insider <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1680191326401310721\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fabrizio Romano<\/a>, he said: &#8220;<span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">Mikel Arteta is a massive factor in the reason why I\u2019ve come here\u201d.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">\u201cI\u2019m so excited &#8211; he speaks for himself. You see how he works &#8211; you also got a real insight into how he works on the Amazon documentary. He\u2019s a top coach\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/07\/14\/arsenal-timber-transfer\/\" target=\"_self\">Arsenal Sign \u2018Exceptional Player\u2019 on 120K P\/W Wages<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The talented midfielder has committed to Arsenal until June 2028 with an option for a further season, solidifying his long-term future with the club. As he begins his new journey, he will proudly wear the number 41 jersey which he previously wore with the Hammers.<\/p>\n<h3>A Key Addition: Declan Rice&#8217;s Impact on Arsenal<\/h3>\n<p>The 24-year-old&#8217;s signing represents a significant move for the Gunners, as they secure the services of a highly regarded midfielder for a record-breaking fee. Known for his excellent technical abilities, versatility, and tactical understanding, Rice is expected to make an immediate impact in the heart of Arsenal&#8217;s midfield.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/07\/04\/arsenal-predicted-lineup-next-season\/\" target=\"_self\">How Could Arsenal Lineup Next Season After \u2018Record-Breaking\u2019 Transfer Window?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>His presence will provide creativity, and defensive solidity, enhancing the team&#8217;s overall balance and performance. Additionally, the North Londoners also get a proven leader who can offer stability to the club when needed.<\/p>\n<h3>Strengthening for Success<\/h3>\n<p>The acquisition of the <a href=\"https:\/\/tbrfootball.com\/sky-sports-pundit-praises-world-class-arsenal-target-declan-rice\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;world-class&#8221;<\/a> player aligns with Arsenal&#8217;s ambitions to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/01uIYwQDwwU\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">strengthen their squad<\/a> and compete for major honours. As the club looks to reclaim their status among the Premier League elite, his arrival signals a proactive approach to building a competitive team.<\/p>\n<p>With a blend of established stars and emerging talents, the Gunners will aim to challenge for domestic and European success in the seasons to come.<\/p>\n<p>Main image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/kAZrNi\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul Hudson<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a groundbreaking transfer, Arsenal have officially announced the signing of Declan Rice from West Ham United. The deal, valued at \u00a3100 million plus \u00a35 million in add-ons, marks a new club record for the North London side and establishes the midfielder as the most expensive English player in the history of the game. 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