Declan Rice Overcomes £105m Transfer Pressure, Thrives at Arsenal

Set to win his 48th cap for England, Rice reflects on his record-breaking transfer and his adaptation to a new role at Arsenal.

Declan Rice, the 24-year-old England international, was transferred from West Ham United to Arsenal for a record £105 million ($130.84 million), surpassing the £100 million Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish in 2021.
Rice admitted to feeling 'very nervous' due to the price tag, understanding the pressure and expectation that comes with such a high-value transfer.
Despite the initial nerves, Rice has adjusted to his new club and is performing well, mirroring the trajectory of his England teammate Grealish after his own high-profile transfer.
Rice is set to win his 48th cap for England in the final European Championship qualifier against North Macedonia, placing him level with Colin Bell and just one behind Sir Geoff Hurst in the all-time list.
Rice's role at Arsenal is more structured and requires more patience than his previous role at West Ham, but he is adapting and aiming to perform on the biggest stage.