Declan Rice has joined Arsenal FC from West Ham, and the announcement was made using a remix of the singer Odumodublvck‘s song.
In spite of worries about a last-minute hijacking of the deal, Declan Rice’s transfer to Arsenal FC has been officially announced, and the news came with a remix of the midfielder’s name-themed song by Odumodublvck.
For the Gunners, who have only been effective during the summer transfer window since June 2023, this is a significant acquisition.
Declan Rice, an England international, has joined us from West Ham United on a long-term contract, Arsenal announced in a statement regarding the signing. With 245 professional matches for the Hammers and 43 caps for the Three Lions, the 24-year-old midfielder has a wealth of experience.
Watch the announcement here
A new chapter begins. pic.twitter.com/ha5Btd8I2h
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 15, 2023
“Declan is a player with exceptional skill and a record of success at both the club and international levels,” according to Sporting Director Edu, who commented on the transfer. “We worked very hard as a team to complete this transfer procedure, and we are thrilled that Declan is joining us. Declan is a talented young international player who will strengthen our team and fit in well with our plan of competing with young talented players at the center 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.”
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.”