Arsenal are closing in on a new contract for Declan Rice, with the club increasingly confident that the England international will remain at the Emirates for the long term.
The midfielder has already made his decision to stay at Arsenal, with final details of the new agreement now being discussed between both parties. According to Sami Mokbel of the BBC, Arsenal are confident of completing the deal soon as Mikel Arteta’s long-term plans for the squad continue to take shape.
Rice has become an important figure in Arteta’s team since his move to Arsenal, establishing himself as one of the club’s key midfielders and an influential presence on and off the pitch. His decision to commit his future represents another major boost for Arsenal as they continue their pursuit of domestic and European success.
The new agreement is also expected to reflect Rice’s importance to the project, with the club keen to secure the midfielder’s future rather than allow uncertainty to develop around one of their most valuable players.
Rice has also responded strongly to criticism following Arsenal’s latest setback, refusing to allow one disappointing result to overshadow the team’s progress.
The England international remains focused on the bigger picture and believes Arsenal must use difficult moments as motivation to improve rather than allowing a single defeat to define their season.
His attitude underlines the mentality Arteta wants from his squad, particularly as Arsenal continue competing on multiple fronts. With Rice now set to extend his stay, the club can look ahead with greater stability as they build around a core group of players committed to the project.
