Declan Rice hopes to sign new Arsenal contract soon as talks continue over long-term deal

Declan Rice expresses optimism about signing a new contract with Arsenal soon as the club continues negotiations for a long-term deal. The 27-year-old English midfielder has been a crucial component of Arsenal's success since joining from West Ham in a club-record deal in 2023. He has been named Arsenal's Player of the Season for the past two seasons and played a pivotal role in the team's Premier League title win in 2025/26 and their return to the Champions League final after a 20-year hiatus.

Rice also received a nomination for the Ballon d'Or for the third year in a row. Arsenal is keen on finalizing a new contract with Rice following the recent signings of long-term deals for manager Mikel Arteta and forward Bukayo Saka. In an interview ahead of England's UEFA Nations League match against Spain, Rice expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him by the club and his teammates, stating that he doesn't have to worry about such matters, allowing him to focus on his football career.