Declan Rice reveals what prompted his West Ham departure after decade-long association

Arsenal anunced ir third summer arrival as Declan Rice has finally been unveiled by Premier League giants. West Ham United reportedly received to tune of £105 million as a transfer fee which made Rice most expensive British player. Rice will fill void left by departure of Granit Xhaka who earlier joined Bayer Leverkusen. Rice is expected to start training with his new team very soon.

3 things you need to kw

• Arsenal finished second in Premier League last season
• Declan Rice has been given jersey number 41
• Arsenal have been one of busiest sides in transfer market

Declan Rice revealed why he joined Arsenal in a record breaking transfer

Rice penned a long te where he described why he decided to end his long association with club he was a part of since 2013. English midfielder lifted his first major trophy last season as Hammers won Europa Conference League by getting better of Fiorentina.

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Rice stated that at Arsenal he will be able to compete at highest level which has been his ambition for a long time.

"I want you to kw how tough a decision it has been for me to leave an environment that I have loved and cherished so much. Ultimately, though, it has only ever been about my ambition to play at very highest level of game.

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"Playing on opposite team to West Ham for first time will be an unusual experience. I’m t sure yet exactly how I will feel, but I also kw you will all understand and respect that my professional loyalties have to w lie with my new Club. I will always give 100% every single time I pull on shirt – because that is how I have been brought up at West Ham, and I’m sure you wouldn’t expect anything else."

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Arsenal will compete with Manchester City next season

Gunners have w made ir intention pretty clear as y have been on a signing spree. y lost Premier League title race to Manchester City and are determined to bridge ir gap with reigning English champions next season. y have qualified for Champions League and players like Declan Rice and Kai Havertz are expected to do talking with  ball at ir feet.