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.