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Declan Rice ‘Overcame Pressure, Nerves, Found His Way After £105m At Arsenal’
In an exclusive interview, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice opened up about the weight of his £105m move from West Ham, revealing the tensions and difficulties he has faced making the transition to life at the Emirates. Rice, a key figure in England’s midfield, admitted he felt enormous pressure over his record-breaking move.
“It wasn’t easy. When you buy for £105 million it’s hard not to feel the weight of expectations. This is not an everyday scenario,” the 24-year-old footballer admitted.
The midfielder, who played a key role in helping Mikel Arteta’s side finish third in the Premier League, recalls the initial excitement surrounding the hefty price tag. But I realized I had to stay true to myself, be Declan Rice and let my game speak for itself. “In his difficult expectations, Rice is comfortable in believing in his own abilities. I am confident in all I bring to the field. But when you find yourself facing a huge move, the pressure is even greater. Stalwart made the most difficult transition, trying to adapt to new job. Adapt and find your place in your new environment.
Now everything has changed. “I settled in and just focused on doing my best on the field. With pressure, Rice recalled the experiences of transfer rate as that of Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham. Price is never a problem, it’s the aftermath because of people’s acquaintances for results thereafter. “Praising Grealish’s expectations at Manchester City, Rice emphatically opened up his own view.” High prices come with enormous pressure, both voluntary and external expectations.
“I must fulfil the clubs promise for what they made me. I am following the same path as Jack and overcoming some early challenges. You’ll soon be flying like that,” Rice said confidently.
In every match, Rice tries to cut out the chatter about price by focusing solely on delivering results that reflect his true potential. His journey from nervousness to newfound confidence is an inspiration and testament to the resilience needed to thrive under the weight of enormous expectations in the competitive world of elite football.