Declan Rice has broken his silence on West Ham United supporters' chants about his future in Sunday's 4-0 win at Bournemouth.
Rice was once again on the scoresheet for the Hammers as they took a huge stride towards Premier League survival, moving six points clear of the bottom three, with a game in hand and a superior goal difference. It is the second time in as many days the West Ham skipper has found the back of the net after his sublime individual effort against Gent in the Europa Conference League quarter-finals on Thursday.
It has been widely reported that Rice will be on his way out of the London Stadium at the end of the season, with Arsenal and Chelsea among the most likely destinations. In fact, the Gunners are said to be his favoured move as Mikel Arteta plots a midfield revamp this summer.
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West Ham supporters will be reluctant to see their talismanic captain leave, though, and made their feelings known during their victory on the South Coast. The travelling contingent were heard chanting, 'One more year, one more year, Declan Rice,' in a bid to persuade him to remain at their club.
Following those songs and an impressive win, Rice was quick to post on Twitter his gratitude for the Hammers away support. He wrote: “West Ham fans today… no words for you all," alongside heart and clapping emojis. "Incredible.”
At just 24, Rice has already made 235 appearances for West Ham but may have just a handful of matches left to play in claret and blue, and may still deliver European silverware before his time at the club is over.
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