Declan Rice hopes to sign new Arsenal contract soon as talks continue over long-term deal

Declan Rice has said that he hopes to sign a new contract with Arsenal 'soon'.

Arsenal have been in talks with the England midfielder's representatives over a new deal in North London, as the Gunners look to secure the future of the 27-year-old.

Rice has been an integral part of Arsenal's success since signing from West Ham in a club-record deal in 2023, and has been named the club's Player of the Season in each of the last two campaigns.

The midfielder helped Arsenal to a drought-breaking Premier League title in 2025/26, alongside a first Champions League final in 20 years. He was also nominated for the Ballon d'Or for the third consecutive campaign.

Arsenal are eager to agree a new long-term deal with Rice, after new contracts for Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka in recent months.

Speaking ahead of England's fixture with Spain in the UEFA Nations League this evening, Rice said he's hopeful a new contract can be sorted in the near future.

"I've been extremely lucky that I've managed to play at such a consistent level throughout my career," he said.

"I'm a player that always sets myself targets, always pushes for more. I've always been stable in the clubs I'm at. New contract hopefully on the horizon soon.

"I'm extremely lucky I'm at a club like Arsenal where the manager shows me so much trust, I've so many teammates who put so much energy and effort into me. I'm extremely lucky that I don't have to worry about that stuff. It makes playing football a lot easier."