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Arsenal expects Declan Rice to finalize new contract soon

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Arsenal expects Declan Rice to finalize new contract soon

Summary

Negotiations for Declan Rice's new contract with Arsenal are nearing completion, with optimism from the club regarding the outcome. Rice's salary is expected to rise significantly from his current £240,000-a-week deal to around £350,000-a-week. The 27-year-old midfielder's existing contract runs until 2028, prompting Arsenal to prioritize discussions to avoid entering the final year without resolution. Currently, Rice has made 10 appearances this season, contributing to Arsenal's ongoing campaign in the Premier League.

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Key Details

•Negotiations for Rice's new deal have been ongoing since March.
•Rice is viewed as a vital player by both teammates and club officials.
•Arsenal is handling the contract talks to prevent Rice entering the last year of his contract.
•Rice made 55 appearances last season, helping Arsenal win the Premier League.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal optimistic 27yo will extend contract as talks enter final stages

What they're saying

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Declan Rice is expected to put pen to paper on a new contract with Arsenal soon, with the club optimistic he signs, according to a report.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that ...
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