Declan Rice has confirmed he’s near signing a brand new contract with Arsenal.
BBC Sport first revealed the midfielder was set to signal a brand new long-term deal at Emirates Stadium on 7 October, and the 27-year-old, talking earlier than England's recreation towards Spain on Sunday, stated: "A brand new contract is hopefully on the horizon quickly and I'm extraordinarily fortunate to be at a membership like Arsenal the place the supervisor reveals me a lot belief and team-mates who put a lot power in to me."
Rice's present deal expires in 2028 however the former West Ham star is now anticipated to prolonged his tenure in north London, having arrived from London Stadium in 2023 in a deal price £105m.
The midfielder's new contract will put him alongside Bukayo Saka as Arsenal's prime earner.
Rice has managed to keep away from upheaval throughout his profession and he believes that continuity has helped him to blossom.
"I've been extraordinarily fortunate I've managed to play at such a constant stage all through my profession. I at all times set myself targets, pushing for extra," he stated.
"I'm extraordinarily Iucky to not have to fret about that stuff because it makes taking part in soccer much more simpler."
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