Declan Rice, a new midfielder for Arsenal, claims that manager Mikel Arteta persuaded him to join the team.
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On Saturday, the Gunners made the formal announcement of the signing of Rice from West Ham.
The £105 million transfer fee for the England midfield surpasses the £72 million Arsenal paid Lille for Nicolas Pepe in 2019.
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Additionally, it represents a record transfer fee for two British clubs.
Regarding Arteta’s influence, Rice remarked: “He’s a huge part of the reason why I’ve come here.
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I’m confident he’ll draw the greatest performance from me. I am aware that there are still levels for me to advance to in my game, and I believe he will be my manager when I do so. I’m quite forward to collaborate with him.