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Arsenal optimistic 27yo will extend contract as talks enter final stages

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.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:01 AM
Arsenal optimistic 27yo will extend contract as talks enter final stages
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal are reportedly optimistic that Declan Rice will soon sign a new long-term permanent contract extension.
  • Negotiations regarding Rice's salary, contract length, and final details are reported to be in the final stages.
  • Rice could reportedly see his weekly wages increase from £240,000 to around £350,000 per week.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal are optimistic that midfielder Declan Rice will sign a new contract soon as negotiations reach their final stages, according to Fabrizio Romano. The club and the 27-year-old are reportedly close to resolving salary agreements, contract length, and final details, with Arsenal viewing him as an essential part of their long-term project.

Rice's current deal runs until 2028, and talks have been ongoing since March. According to reporting from Sami Mokbel, Rice is expected to receive a major wage increase from his current £240,000-a-week deal to around £350,000-a-week under the permanent contract extension.

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