Declan Rice has revealed the nickname that his Arsenal teammates have given him – and how he left the squad stunned during training.
The Gunners star has been a key member of Mikel Arteta’s squad since the midfielder’s arrival from West Ham in the summer of 2023. Rice has made 33 appearances for Arsenal this term, missing just two matches from separate injuries across the campaign.
Arteta has regularly been able to rely on Rice’s availability this season, with the England international starting 20 Premier League matches. In fact, Rice has been available for all but one top-flight fixture this term, with his only absence from the matchday squad coming due to suspension back in September.
The next three months of the season will see Arsenal challenge for the Premier League title and compete in the Champions League knockout stages. Rice is likely to be a regular starter in the team for the run-in, and has explained how his teammates have given him a nickname to reflect his availability and fitness.
