Declan Rice hints at a transfer after the FIFA World Cup
By Varun Aithal
Declan Rice has sent shivers down the spine of West Ham United management
The ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar has become highly unpredictable. From Saudi Arabia picking the result against Argentina to Belgium getting knocked out in the group stage, it has been an impressive spectacle for fans. While some countries are shocking the world, the players are knocking on the doors with their performances. There is a chance that West Ham United’s Declan Rice will request a transfer before the start of the next season.
After the game against Wales, Rice made his intentions clear to win big trophies like the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. The West Ham United skipper, Declan Rice, expressed his intent to move away from London Stadium to journalists:
"I’ve been playing consistently well for the club. I feel like I really wanna keep pushingI see my friends here, who are playing Champions League, winning the big trophies. You only get one career. At the end of your career, you want to look back at what you’ve won and the biggest games you’ve played in. I’m really ambitious, and I really want to do that.(Via: Daily Mail)"
Declan Rice in the English Premier League and Europe
The 23-year-old defensive midfielder is enjoying his game ever since he made it to West Ham United’s senior squad. In 182 games in the English top flight, the player has seven goals and nine assists. Known for his interceptions and line-breaking passes, Declan Rice averages 1.78 and 1.27 blocks per 90. He also averages 0.97 dribbles per 90 in the Premier League.
In the 2020/21 season, Declan Rice was a big part of the success of West Ham United. The player bagged two goals and an assist in 32 Premier League games. He carried his form to second-tier European competition too. He played in ten games and had three goals and an 89.9% pass completion rate. His European adventure came to an end when the Hammers lost to Eintracht Frankfurt in the semifinals.
(Stats via fbref)
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What’s next for Declan Rice?
The player has many admirers. Manchester United was looking to lure him away to Old Trafford a year ago whereas Chelsea wanted to strike a deal for the midfielder in the summer of 2022. However, both clubs could not lay their hands on the player. Rice will enter his last year of the contract in the upcoming summer and West Ham United would want to cash on the opportunity.
We expect Declan Rice to command a moderate transfer fee and stay in London as his other potential suitor, Manchester United, have set their eyes on Jude Bellingham and Frenkie de Jong.
Where will Declan Rice end up by the next summer? Have your say below!