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English midfielder Declan Rice recently revealed that Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, played a crucial role in his decision to join the Gunners over Premier League giants Manchester City. Both clubs were eyeing for Rice’s signature, but it was Arteta’s vision and personal touch that ultimately took away the talented midfielder.
Rice, known for his versatility and commanding presence in midfield, had been on the radar of top clubs across England for some time. Manchester City, renowned for their successful recruitment strategies and expansive football under Pep Guardiola, was naturally an option. However, Rice’s admiration for Arteta’s approach to the game and the future he sees for Arsenal became the decisive factors in his choice.
The West Ham United academy graduate had become a valuable player for the Hammers and a prominent figure in the English national team setup. His decision to leave a club where he had grown both as a player and as a leader was not taken lightly. Rice’s move to Arsenal symbolizes not just a change of scenery but a new chapter in his promising career.