Finally, Arsenal confirm Declan Rice signing

Arsenal have finally confirmed the signing of Declan Rice from West Ham for a club-record transfer fee.

Mikel Arteta has continued with his summer spending spree with the arrival of the England international. A £105million fee has been agreed between the two clubs, with Rice penning a long-term contract in north London.

Rice becomes Arteta’s third signing of the window. Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timberfrom previously arrived from Chelsea Ajax respectively.

Rice will bank a significant increase of £240,000 per-week at the Emirates Stadium on his current £60,000 a-week deal which was set to run out next summer. He will also play in the Champions League for the first time in his career after the Gunners finished second in the Premier

Arteta told the club’s website while speaking on the move: “We’re really happy that Declan is joining us. He is a player with tremendous ability, who has been performing at a high level in the Premier League and for England for a number of seasons now. Declan is bringing undoubted quality to the club and he is an exceptional talent who has the potential to be very successful here.

“Declan has great experience in the Premier League at only 24 years old. He has captained a very good West Ham team and as we all saw, he recently lifted a European trophy. The responsibility and role he has taken on has been very impressive and we are really excited that he is joining us.”

Sporting Director Edu added: “Declan is a player with fantastic ability and a proven record at both club and international levels. The process of this transfer has been a big team effort with a clear plan, and we are so happy that Declan is joining us.