In England it is a tradition that, in the last game of the league season at home, and whatever the final result, the players go out onto the field accompanied by their families to thank the fans for their support. West Ham, who said goodbye to 2022/2023 at home in the best possible way, was not going to be less. After the comeback achieved against Leeds United (3-1), the entire squad took to the field of play and gave the lap of honor to the London Stadium.
Nevertheless, in the case of Declan Rice, it was two and one laps that the captain of the hammersjust after receiving the ‘Player of the Season’ award at West Ham. Something that, taking into account his contractual situation, could be more than a gesture of thanks. The English midfielder, after receiving said award, It was tier by tier of the London Stadium, alone, applauding the fans hammers. And it is that Declan Rice’s game number 243 with the West Ham elastic, which places him as the 6th player with the most games in the club’s history, could have been his last at home.
The international with the Three Lions contract expires in June 2024 and, after having decided not to extend his relationship with the London team and rejecting all renewal offers, he is getting closer to packing his bags at the London Stadium. David Moyes has spoken and praised the West Ham flagship on countless occasions, as well as conveyed his wish for him to continue at the club, but Declan Rice’s future is increasingly associated with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.
“Declan (Rice) played very well today. He has been playing well all season, he scored a really good goal. He played well, he is a very, very good footballer.”David Moyes said at a press conference. In the last game of the 2022/2023 season at home, the captain Hammer He was an active part of the comeback. Declan Rice made it 1-1 in the first half and also left an iconic celebration. On his knees with open arms, the England midfielder stared at those who are still his fans, before his teammates pounced on him..
West Ham surrender
Such is the difficulty in retaining a footballer of his caliber that, according to reports in sky sports, “West Ham have an informal agreement with Declan Rice that allows him to leave this summer”. Set Hammer Thus, he prioritizes being able to enter a significant sum of money for his franchise player during the next transfer window, instead of completing his last year of contract at London Stadium and ending up leaving as a free agent in 2024. “West Ham will allow him to leave if they receive an offer of at least 120 million pounds for a Champions League club”adds British television, information that they already advanced days ago.