Declan Rice reveals what Mikel Arteta did on his first day at Arsenal

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Declan Rice joined Arsenal during the summer transfer window and has already become a key player in the squad.

Rice has revealed how his first day at the team went as he signed a long-term contract.

Speaking to Tubes & Ange Golf Life, Rice said: “I was a bit nervous on my first day at Arsenal! Then Arteta… he put a sticker on my chest saying: Hello, I’m the new person.

“All the under-18s & under-21s are in the canteen! I’m walking through trying to hide my chest.”

Declan Rice: “I was a bit nervous on my first day at Arsenal! Then Arteta… he put a sticker on my chest saying: Hello, I’m the new person”. 🔴⚪️😄

“All the under-18s & under-21s are in the canteen! I’m walking through trying to hide my chest”, told Tubes & Ange Golf Life. pic.twitter.com/6anh1MHhfr

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 11, 2023

Rice has made overall 5 appearances in which he has scored one goal.