West Ham United legend Mark Noble has heaped praise on Arsenal target Declan Rice after his interaction with a young fan went viral.
The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal this summer. The Gunners have made him their top target, and it looks like they will do everything they can to sign him.
Rice is not just an incredible player off the pitch, he is an amazing person off it as well. Noble raved about that while speaking to BBC Sport this week.
West Ham legend Mark Noble hails Arsenal target Declan Rice
Unless you’re living under a rock, you would’ve come across a video of Declan Rice having a lovely little chat with a young Hammers fan last weekend.
After West Ham picked up an impressive win over Manchester United on Sunday, Rice completed his media duties on the pitch and was walking back towards the changing room.
On his way, he noticed a young lad wearing a West Ham kit. He was in tears looking at Rice, and the Englishman greeted him, gave him a hug and also presented his shirt to him.
That is all over social media now and Rice is receiving a lot of love from almost every football fan online. Noble too absolutely loved it, and he hailed the Englishman for who he is on and off the pitch.
He said: “I’m so glad whoever filmed that filmed it at the time because people get to see him for what he is, because he’s a monster on the pitch. He’s one of the best in the world at what he does.
“Off the pitch, he’s as comfortable playing computer games with my son as he is playing in a European Cup final. I text his Dad saying I’m glad people have said that as he’s got such a big heart, he’s so nice to everyone.”
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One of the things Mikel Arteta has always insisted on in transfers is to find the right people who are not just incredible players but are also aligned with the values and culture of Arsenal.
Rice definitely checks that box, and to add to that, he is a sensational football player as well
The Englishman is one of the best midfielders in the country. He has been incredible for West Ham over the years, and it’s almost certain that he will be even better at a bigger club.
If Arsenal can get Rice, they will likely be in the title race again next season.
