Report Confirms Arsenal Are Close to Another Important Deal After Arteta Signs New Contract
Rice is set for a major pay rise that would move him closer to Arsenal’s top earners, BBC Sport reported.
- On Thursday, October 8, 2026, England midfielder Declan Rice entered the final stages of negotiations for a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the BBC reported.
- This follows Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta signing a four-year contract on Wednesday, October 7, 2026; Rice joined the Gunners from West Ham United for £105 million in July 2023.
- The agreement will raise Rice's salary from £240,000 to about £350,000 per week, matching Bukayo Saka as the club's top earner; the 27-year-old has made more than 150 starts.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Rice this week as one of the best midfielders in Europe, underscoring the midfielder's consistent international and club contributions.
- Uncertainty remains for other key players including Kai Havertz, David Raya, and club captain Martin Odegaard, whose contracts also expire in 2028, unlike Rice's progressing talks.
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Arsenal are close to finalising a new contract for one of their key figures, Declan Rice. Manager Mikel Arteta's proposal has received the full approval of the club's management, reports BBC journalist Sami Mokbel, quoted by Fabrizio Romano. Rice himself is keen to continue his career at the Emirates and sign a new agreement on improved financial terms. The two parties are currently finalising the final details of the contract. Arsenal are confi…
[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] EPL champions Arsenal, having finalized a four-year contract extension with manager Mikel Arteta, are also on the verge of signing a long-term contract extension with England international midfielder Declan Rice, a key player in their midfield. British media outlet BBC reported that as Arsenal, who became EPL champions for the first time in 22 years in the 2025–2026 season, set out to secure Rice's future, R…
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