'Soon': Declan Rice delivers positive new Arsenal contract update

Rice says a new long-term Arsenal extension is "hopefully on the horizon soon" as talks progress on a lucrative deal.

Declan Rice has provided a positive update on contract negotiations with Arsenal during an England press conference ahead of Sunday's Nations League clash with Spain. The midfielder, whose current deal runs until 2028, is in advanced talks over a lucrative long-term extension with the Premier League leaders.

Rice spoke positively about his future at the club, saying a new contract is "hopefully on the horizon soon" and expressing his gratitude for the environment Mikel Arteta and his teammates have created. He noted that the security of a new deal would allow him to focus entirely on football without worrying about his future.