English Premier League club Arsenal announced on Saturday that Declan Rice has left West Ham United to join the Gunners.
The 24-year-old midfielder made 245 senior appearances for the Hammers as well as claiming 43 caps for the England national side.
Rice is the most expensive British football player of all-time after signing a record deal for £100m plus £5m in add-ons.
Rice, who joined the Hammers’ academy in 2014, led West Ham to the Europa Conference League title in June while also bagging the tournament's Player of the Season by UEFA. He also featured at the Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
“Declan is a player with fantastic ability and a proven record at both club and international levels. The process of this transfer has been a big team effort with a clear plan, and we are so happy that Declan is joining us,” Arsenal’s Sporting Director Edu said.
“Declan is a high-quality, young international player who will add great strength to our squad, fitting so well into our strategy of competing with young talented players at the centre of our club.
"It’s great that Declan will be joining up with Mikel, our coaches and his new teammates in good time ahead of the new season.”
Manager Mikel Arteta added: “We’re really happy that Declan is joining us. He is a player with tremendous ability, who has been performing at a high level in the Premier League and for England for a number of seasons now. Declan is bringing undoubted quality to the club and he is an exceptional talent who has the potential to be very successful here.
“Declan has great experience in the Premier League at only 24 years old. He has captained a very good West Ham team and as we all saw, he recently lifted a European trophy. The responsibility and role he has taken on has been very impressive and we are really excited that he is joining us.”
Rice will wear the number 41 shirt for Arsenal football club. He has signed a deal until June 2028 with the option to extend for another season.