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Mikel Arteta reacts to Declan Rice's move to Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on new Arsenal signing Declan Rice after his move to the Emirates was finally made official.
West Ham confirmed Rice's move to Arsenal is a British record, with the Gunners parting with over £105m to fend off comPetition from Manchester City and land the 24-year-old's signature.
In his first interview with the club, Rice admitted the chance to work with Arteta was an enormous factor in his decision to move to the Emirates, and the boss has now dished out the compliments as well.
"We’re really happy that Declan is joining us," Arteta told Arsenal media. "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.
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"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."
Sporting director Edu added: "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.
"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."
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