Sharing insights into his decision-making process, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has shed light on his preference for the Gunners instead of Manchester City last summer.
Amidst swirling speculations about his move from West Ham, Rice emerged as one of the most sought-after players in the transfer market.
Despite the potential of forming a formidable duo with Rodri under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, the 25-year-old opted to pursue his career at Arsenal instead.
Rice’s transfer fee stood at £105m, catapulting him to the status of the most expensive British footballer to date.
In an exclusive interview with The Athletic, Rice explained, “The vision and ambition of this project at Arsenal really resonated with me, leading to my decision based on the belief that we are set for remarkable achievements here.”
Experiencing a prolific season under the management of Mikel Arteta, the talented England international has already netted six goals in the ongoing Premier League campaign.