In a candid reflection, Declan Rice, the Arsenal England international midfielder, recently discussed his high-profile transfer to Arsenal from West Ham United.

The move, which was a record-breaking transfer between two British clubs, saw Arsenal shell out £105 million, marking a significant moment in Premier League history.

Declan Rice, the England international midfielder, shared his initial apprehension about his high-profile transfer to Arsenal from West Ham United.

The move, which happened in July, was a record-breaking transfer between two British clubs, costing Arsenal £105 million.

This fee surpassed the previous record of £100 million paid by Manchester City for Jack Grealish in 2021.

Rice admitted to feeling “very nervous” due to the substantial price tag attached to his transfer, acknowledging the immense pressure and expectations that come with such a significant financial investment.

He related his experience to that of his England teammate Grealish, who also faced challenges following his high-cost transfer. Rice’s comments were made ahead of England’s European Championship qualifier against North Macedonia.

“When the transfer was going through I was very nervous because of the price tag,” Rice told reporters ahead of England’s final European Championship qualifier against North Macedonia.

“You’re a human being bought for £105m, it doesn’t feel very normal.

“But that was because of what I’d done at West Ham, what they valued me at. It’s £100m, it’s a lot of money, I could understand the pressure that comes with it.”