Declan Rice has offered a positive update on talks over a new contract at Arsenal, saying a fresh deal is “hopefully on the horizon soon”.
The midfielder, whose current contract runs until 2028, is close to securing a lucrative long-term extension with the Gunners, who lead the Premier League table by five points.
Rice on contract security
Speaking at a press conference on England duty ahead of Sunday’s Nations League clash with Spain, Rice discussed what a new deal would mean for his future at the club.
“I’ve been extremely lucky that I’ve managed to play at such a consistent level throughout my career,” he said. “I’ve always been stable in the clubs I’ve been at.”
He added: “A new contract is hopefully on the horizon soon. I’m extremely lucky that I’m at a club like Arsenal, where my manager [Mikel Arteta] and my team-mates put so much energy in me. I’m extremely lucky I don’t have to think about that stuff.”
England’s Nations League campaign
Rice started for England on Thursday night as they beat Croatia 2-1 at Wembley, a record-breaking evening for Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane, but believes the Three Lions could have performed better after thrashing the same opponents 7-0 in Rijeka last month.
“The other night was an okay performance. We know we’ve got more gears to go through. Hopefully we can put on a massive night and make a statement tomorrow,” he said.
The winner of Sunday’s game between England and Spain will finish top of their Nations League group and likely secure an easier opponent for the quarter-finals in March.
