David Moyes recently paid tribute to Declan Rice in a pre-match press conference for gathered media, including representatives from CaughtOffside.
The soon-to-be ex-West Ham manager, was asked how important Rice was to his team, and his response was that he was the best midfield player in the country (Hayters YouTube), and he helped protect the Hammers defence from the heavy defeats they’ve had recently.
Rice signed for Arsenal for a club record £100m during last summer’s transfer window, and he’s gone on to ever greater heights.
Declan Rice is one of the best ever Arsenal signings says super agent
Indeed, it would be difficult to think of a more deserving player of the year at the club, and that is testament to his importance at his new club too.
Former super agent, Jon Smith, a proud Gunner himself, is in no doubt as to what the midfielder has brought to the club throughout 2023/24.
Declan Rice has been a revelation for Arsenal
“I think not only is Declan Rice a great talent, but he’s brought the ability to encourage the players around him to do better in themselves,” he said to CaughtOffside for his exclusive column.
“Firstly, because he comes with a big £100m tag and he’s kept his head down and been a gentleman on and off the field, and I think that’s a bit inspirational.
“Inspirational players are the best players to have on your team as well as talented ones, and he is both.
“He’s just got on with the job, played really well, and the £100m price tag is irrelevant now which shows how successful he’s been.”
It’s true that Rice’s price tag is rarely mentioned these days because it is so incidental to any argument.
In fact, one could actually argue that Arsenal have got themselves a bargain, and that’s really saying something when you factor the cost in.
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Author : Jason Pettigrove
Publish date : 2024-05-10 19:44:35
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