Declan Rice Says New Arsenal Contract Is “on the Horizon
Declan Rice has confirmed that Arsenal are close to tying him to a new contract. Speaking ahead of England's game against Spain, the midfielder said
Declan Rice has confirmed that Arsenal are close to tying him to a new contract. Speaking ahead of England's game against Spain, the midfielder said a deal is "hopefully on the horizon soon."
The 27-year-old also praised the club. He said he was "extremely lucky" to be at Arsenal, where the manager shows him "so much trust."
What is reported about the deal
Rice's current contract runs to 2028, and the club holds an option to add a further year. Talks have reached an advanced stage, according to reports, with both sides close to a formal agreement.
He is reported to earn £240,000 a week. The new terms would lift that to around £350,000, matching Bukayo Saka, believed to be Arsenal's top earner.
An Arsenal-focused insider has also reported that the extension would run for five years. That account describes it as one of the biggest contracts in the club's 140-year history, and says the size of the figures has slowed the process. None of these terms has been confirmed.
Why Arsenal want him
Rice arrived from West Ham in July 2023 for £105m, a club record at the time. Doubts over the fee faded quickly.
He has since scored 21 goals and set up 33 more in 165 appearances in all competitions. Arsenal ended a 22-year wait for a Premier League title last season, and they reached the Champions League final in May 2026.
Rice has 80 England caps after switching allegiance from the Republic of Ireland in 2019. He pulled out of Thomas Tuchel's squad for the recent international camp over load-management concerns. Tuchel has previously called him one of the "best midfielders in Europe."
A steady career
Rice links his form to stability. He has avoided upheaval during his career, and he believes that continuity has helped him develop.
"I always set myself targets, pushing for more," he said. He added that not having to worry about his situation makes football "far more easier."
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