Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal
Quick Look
- Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, with talks at an advanced stage.
- The 27-year-old England midfielder, who joined from West Ham for £105m in July 2023, would receive a significant pay increase to his reported £240,000-per-week salary, putting him on par with Bukayo Saka.
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Why It Matters
Declan Rice joined Arsenal from West Ham in July 2023 for a club-record £105 million. His current contract expires at the end of the 2024-25 season.
Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport.
The England midfielder has become a crucial player for the Gunners since his arrival from West Ham for £105m in July 2023.
His current deal expires at the end of next season but BBC Sport revealed in March that talks over a new contract were underway with the process now at an advanced stage.
The 27-year-old has made more than 150 starts for Arsenal, and is also a key player for England, with manager Thomas Tuchel saying this week he is one of the best midfielders in Europe.
Rice would receive a significant pay increase to his reported £240,000-per-week salary, putting him on a par with the club's best earner Bukayo Saka, who is believed to earn about £350,000 a week.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Declan Rice will sign a new long-term contract with Arsenal before the start of the 2025-26 season.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the exact length of the new contract being negotiated?
- When is the expected announcement date for the new deal?
- Will the new contract include any performance-related bonuses or clauses?
