A striking feature of Declan Rice has impressed many people at Arsenal, according to David Ornstein. The midfielder joined the Gunners from West Ham in the summer transfer window.
There is absolutely no question that Declan Rice has been an unbelievable signing for the Gunners. In truth, few seemed to have any doubts anyway when it became clear that Arsenal were gearing up to smash their transfer record to bring him in from West Ham.
But of course, Moises Caicedo’s time at Chelsea – so far – shows that spending a record sum does not guarantee success.
Declan Rice impresses many people at Arsenal
Rice has always risen to the occasion, whether at West Ham or for England. Therefore, his excellent performance as part of an Arsenal team that is contending for the Premier League title should not be surprising.
However, some at the Emirates were apparently caught off guard by how effortlessly Rice adapted to the challenge. David Ornstein, on The Athletic Football Podcast, said that many were amazed by how easy everything seemed for Rice.
The game-changer
Rice is a versatile player who has added a lot of value to Arsenal. He can play well as either a defensive or an attacking midfielder. This gives Arteta the flexibility to choose between a Jorginho or a Leandro Trossard, depending on the game situation.
Rice has been one of Arsenal’s top performers in a season that could be very memorable for the Gunners.
Even some people at London Colney might have underestimated how good a signing he would turn out to be in his debut season. Despite of being defensive midfielder for matches, Declan Rice still can reach 10 G/A overall, the highest numbers in his career. This is the reason why he worths every penny.