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Declan Rice praised by deity Petit

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June 2025

The Gunners shelled out a club-record £105m to recruit Rice from West Ham in 2023. It’s been money well spent.

Declan Rice praised by deity Petit

“He's been a huge hit,” says former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit. “It’s his energy, leadership, temperament, commitment and dedication, but also his love for football.”

After a stellar debut campaign at the Emirates Stadium, his second season got off to a slower start - dismissed against Brighton with a second booking for kicking the ball away.

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