“That’s why” – Declan Rice reveals reason behind Manchester City rejection in favour of Arsenal

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Published on 2024-04-30 20:30:00

Last summer, Manchester City were keen on signing England star Declan Rice from West Ham United but were rejected by the player in favor of a move to Arsenal. Despite putting forward an initial bid of £80 million plus £10 million in add-ons, City’s proposal was turned down by West Ham, leading to Arsenal’s successful bid of £105 million with additional add-ons, ultimately securing Rice’s transfer to the North London club.

Rice stated in an exclusive interview that he found Arsenal’s project to be more exciting, which influenced his decision to choose them over Manchester City. Despite the opportunity to play alongside Rodri at City, Rice opted for Arsenal as he believes they are heading for big things under Mikel Arteta’s management. This decision has seen him become a key player at Arsenal as they compete in the Premier League.

As the Premier League title race heats up, with both City and Arsenal in contention, the impact of Rice’s decision will be put to the test. With City leading the standings and having the potential to secure the title with four matches remaining, Rice will hope that his choice to join Arsenal will see them achieve success in the near future. The competition between the two clubs adds further intrigue to Rice’s transfer decision.

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