Declan Rice Signs Long Term Contract With West Ham

West Ham have announced that teenager Declan Rice has signed a new long-term contract with the Hammers until the summer of 2024, with a further one year extension option included.

Rice, who turns 20 in January, pens a new deal with the club he joined as a 14-year-old schoolboy, and has been in excellent form this season, particularly as a holding midfielder.

Having already racked up his 50th first team appearance this month, Rice expressed his delight at being able to continue his career with the Hammers.

His previous contract was to expire at the end of next season sparking fears the club could have lost one of their brightest talents for nothing.

Speaking about his new contract, the Republic of Ireland international said: “I’m absolutely delighted to have got the contract done and to commit my future to the Club until 2024. I’m absolutely ecstatic.

“Without a doubt, the plan was always to stay at West Ham. I’ve had the support from the fans, from the players and from the manager and now, to get it done and commit myself to this Club is a very special moment and I’m over the moon.

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“I’ve now played 50 games for the first team and I’m progressing week-in, week-out, learning from a top manager and top players. I’m still young, so to put more years on my contract and keep developing here is the best thing for me to do now. With the support of the manager, the players, everyone, it was the right thing to do.”

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