At a Glance:
Declan Rice makes bold promise at Arsenal’s trophy parade.
Arsenal fans hail Rice.
Mikel Arteta should be thankful for the midfielder.
As long as Arsenal have top players like Declan Rice at the core of their team’s spine, Mikel Arteta’s side have every chance of remaining successful for years to come.
Rice is proud of Arsenal despite PSG’s triumph in the Champions League final as they have had an excellent season by winning the Premier League title in particular.
While the midfielder would have loved to win the Champions League and the Carabao Cup finals, he will be rejoicing at helping the North Londoners end their 22-year-long wait for a league title.
During Arsenal’s trophy parade, Rice said via the club’s official YouTube channel: “Next year, we are coming back for more. Lock in or get locked out.”
Gabriel Magalhaes urged Arsenal fans to enjoy the parade and they certainly did, especially after the Englishman’s claim by raving about the 27-year-old on X.
Arsenal fans hail Declan Rice as he makes bold claim about next season
One Arsenal fan lauded Rice after coming across his statement at the parade by writing: “I genuinely love Declan Rice so much, I’m still in awe that he plays for us.”
i genuinely love declan rice so much i’m still in awe that he plays for us https://t.co/jP7UXGwMyh
— 𝖈𝖊𝖑𝖎𝖆☆🏆 (@celiameliaa) May 31, 2026
Rice is one of Arsenal’s leaders and the supporters fully back him, with one simply stating: “Genuinely believe everything he says.”
Genuinely believe everything he says https://t.co/lRQZgVlAFO
— vee • 🍊🫐 (@lalisoom) May 31, 2026
Another fan agreed with the Premier League champion, writing: “Love this. Next season, we’ll be back in the Champions League final and win it. Bookmark this tweet.”
Love this.
Next season, we’ll be back in the champions league final and win it.
Bookmark this tweet. https://t.co/qVdoGHkL24
— Ellis (@TheEllisScott) May 31, 2026
A fourth fan simply wrote: “I love him too much.”
i love him too much https://t.co/hRvarBn5Gn
— ❤ (@F0RGERR) May 31, 2026
Thierry Henry backs Arsenal to win trophies, especially the Champions League and lastly, a fifth fan believed in Rice’s statement as well, claiming: “Mark his words, Pin this tweet because it’s going to happen.”
Mark his words, Pin this tweet because it’s gonna happen.. https://t.co/QwRb42TCK9
— PARMAR (@ZubiZubidoooo) May 31, 2026
The former West Ham United captain has managed to create an atmosphere of positivity around the club despite their devastating defeat to PSG on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta should thank Declan Rice
Mikel Arteta should thank Rice for his claim as Arsenal’s number 41 has sent a message to the fans that will unite the club even further next season.
The supporters may have well have still been reeling from the Gunners’ latest loss despite showing up in numbers at the trophy parade.
However, Rice’s claim is one that will make fans eager for next season as the mood around the club remains incredibly positive.
Srinivas Sadhanand
Srinivas Sadhanand is a writer for Read Arsenal and Read Man City, with over eight years of experience as a sports journalist. He has worked for established companies such as GRV Media, The Economic Times, Urban Pitch and Sportskeeda among several others. From interview athletes to writing detailed tactical pieces and covering the impact streetwear and music in football, he has many strings to his bow as a journalist. Being a lifelong Manchester City fan, he specialises in writing about them and the Premier League in particular. Away from the desk, he loves watching European football, cricket, films, listening to music and exploring new foods.
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