Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has disclosed a conversation with midfielder Declan Rice, in which the player expressed a strong desire to join the North London club. Arteta shared that Rice had consistently communicated his interest in playing for Arsenal and under his management.
According to Arteta, Rice remained committed to this aspiration until the moment he was signed by the club. The acquisition of Rice, an English midfielder, is seen as a significant move for Arsenal, who compete in the Premier League. The details of the conversation highlight Rice’s enthusiasm for the club and his eagerness to work with Arteta.