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Declan Rice, a 27-year-old English midfielder, is close to signing a new contract with Arsenal and has decided to stay in London, as reported by Sami Mokbel, a BBC Sport journalist. The discussions are at an advanced stage, with both parties negotiating the final details, while the Real Madrid transfer market is excluded from a possible deal for the player.

The agreement would mean a salary increase for Rice, who currently earns around 240,000 pounds per week, as reported by the British press. The London club aims to extend his contract beyond the current one, which expires in 2028.

Declan Rice negotiating final details of his new contract

Arsenal had initiated talks back in March, but the process has advanced in recent months. BBC Sport now hints at an imminent agreement, although the final contract duration and new financial terms have not yet been officially announced.

Rice joined from West Ham United in July 2023, for 105 million pounds. Since then, he has become a key player under Mikel Arteta, making 165 appearances for Arsenal, as reported this week.

The new offer would include a salary raise to place him among the club's top earners. Bukayo Saka, who reportedly earns around 350,000 pounds per week, serves as a benchmark within the club's wage structure, although the exact amount Rice would receive upon signing has not been confirmed.

🚨🔴⚪️ Arsenal are closing in on a new deal for Declan Rice after Mikel Arteta, plan 100% confirmed. Rice has already decided to stay and sign soon with final details of new deal now being discussed. #AFC confident to close it soon, as @SamiMokbel_BBC reports. https://t.co/NH3LZHIlwH

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 8, 2026

Mikel Arteta reinforces Arsenal's continuity

Rice's negotiation coincides with Mikel Arteta's renewal, announced by Arsenal on October 7, extending the coach's contract until 2030. The continuity of the coach and talks with the midfielder are part of the club's efforts to retain its key figures in the sporting project.

Rice's future also has a sporting dimension: Arsenal claimed the Premier League 2025-2026 title, ending a 22-year wait. The midfielder played a role in that season, and his stay would allow Arteta to keep one of the players regularly used since his arrival.

Regarding Real Madrid, the Spanish club was interested in signing him to strengthen the midfield. Therefore, Rice's potential renewal favors Arsenal: if he signs, any future offer from Madrid would face a more challenging contractual scenario.

Arsenal aims to finalize Declan Rice's renewal promptly

The next step is to settle the final terms and formalize the agreement. BBC Sport indicates that discussions are at an advanced stage but does not provide a specific date for the announcement or confirm the duration of the new deal.

For now, Declan Rice is on track to extend his stay at Arsenal, a decision that would strengthen Mikel Arteta's team continuity and reduce the chances of Real Madrid considering his signing in the short term.

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