Declan Rice poised to sign new long-term Arsenal contract until 2031
The England midfielder is prepared to commit to the Gunners on improved terms worth around £280,000 per week.
What to know
- Declan Rice has agreed in principle to a new five-year contract with Arsenal worth around £280,000 per week, keeping him at the club until at least 2031.
- The deal is part of Arsenal's broader effort to secure key squad members following their 2024 Premier League title win, with Martin Ødegaard and Jurrien Timber also in renewal talks.
- Rice is currently managing his workload after making 69 appearances for Arsenal and England last season, and is away from the England squad during the international break when contract talks are expected to accelerate.
“Arsenal are closing in on a new long-term contract for Declan Rice, with talks expected to accelerate during the September international break.”
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Arsenal closing in on long-term deal with Rice during international break
Arsenal are finalizing details of a fresh agreement for Rice, whose current contract runs until 2028. The proposed five-year contract would see his salary around £280,000 per week, a substantial pay rise. Talks are expected to accelerate during the September international break. Rice is currently away from the England squad managing his workload after a demanding previous campaign where he made 69 appearances.
“The club are nevertheless keen to secure Rice on improved terms rather than rely on the extension clause.”
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Rice prepared to commit long-term future to Arsenal
Sky Sports reports that Rice is prepared to commit his long-term future to Arsenal, with a new contract expected to keep him at the Emirates until at least 2031.
“Declan Rice is ready to commit his long-term future to Arsenal, with the Gunners prepared to hand the midfielder a new contract that will keep him at the Emirates until at least the summer of 2031…”
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Arsenal identifies Rice among squad members for long-term security
Arsenal had already identified Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard, and Jurrien Timber as players they want to secure for the long term, with all three under contract until 2028.
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first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago
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Rice reaches decision on new contract
Declan Rice has reached a decision regarding signing a new contract with Arsenal.
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