Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has expressed his belief that Declan Rice is poised to become the future captain of the club. Petit commended Rice for his impressive qualities, noting that the English midfielder is displaying leadership qualities both on and off the pitch.
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Since joining Arsenal from West Ham United in the summer, Declan Rice has made a significant impact on the team. Petit, when asked about his impression of Rice, shared his admiration during an interview with TalkSPORT.
Petit stated, “Yes, I am a huge, huge fan of Declan Rice. I think since he’s stepped up into the team, he gave the impression that he was there for ages.”
He went on to emphasize Rice’s role as a leader, both in terms of his performance on the field and his influence off the pitch. According to Petit, Rice’s qualities make him the ideal candidate to take up the captain’s armband at Arsenal.
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The former West Ham United captain already has experience wearing the armband, having led his previous club to victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League last season.
Credit: TalkSPORT
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