Declan Rice has finally been acquired by Arsenal in a £105 million deal, setting a new record for a British player.

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Rice has now been officially welcomed by Arsenal, who announced his signing on their official website. The midfielder is said to have signed a long-term deal that runs through 2028 with an additional year’s option.

The England international has posed for pictures with his new Arsenal uniform, and Rice will don his favorite No. 41 jersey.

Since Rice has become one of the top center midfielders in Europe in recent years, Arsenal’s signing of him symbolizes a significant accomplishment given that the Gunners outbid several prestigious clubs for his services.

Thomas Partey’s future at Arsenal is in jeopardy as Rice is anticipated to start in the defensive midfield position. The Ghanaian international has been linked to a high-profile transfer to Saudi Arabia so he may leave this summer alongside Granit Xhaka.

Rice has already trained at the London Colney gym with his new team-mates today and will fly out of London for their pre-season tour of the United States on Sunday.

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He will be joined by fellow new recruit Jurrien Timber, who completed his £38m move to Arsenal from Ajax on Friday.

With the addition of Rice and Kai Havertz from Chelsea in a £60 million deal, Arteta has already spent more than £200 million on players this summer.