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Arsenal to Discuss New Contract with Star Declan Rice

2/24/2026

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Arsenal is set to initiate contract talks with Declan Rice to secure his future.
The 27-year-old midfielder joined from West Ham in 2023 for £105 million and has become a key player under Mikel Arteta.
His current contract pays about £240,000 per week and runs to 2028, with a one-year option.
Arsenal moved to offer Rice an improved deal after extensions for Bukayo Saka, Gabriel, and William Saliba.

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Arsenal is set to initiate contract talks with Declan Rice to secure his future.
The 27-year-old midfielder joined from West Ham in 2023 for £105 million and has become a key player under Mikel Arteta.
His current contract pays about £240,000 per week and runs to 2028, with a one-year option.
Arsenal moved to offer Rice an improved deal after extensions for Bukayo Saka, Gabriel, and William Saliba.