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Declan Rice’s future confirmed by West Ham chairman hours after Conference League victory amid Arsenal links
WEST HAM owner David Sullivan has confirmed Declan Rice has played his last game for the club.
The Hammers captain led his side to European glory after winning the Europa Conference League on Wednesday.
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But the final could end up being Rice's last dance for West Ham after Sullivan confirmed he wants to leave.
He told : "I think it has to be [his last game].
"We promised him he could go. He set his heart on going.
"You can't ask for a man who has committed more to us this season.
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"In due course, he has to get on and we have to get a replacement - or several replacements.
"It's not something we want to happen. We offered him £200,000-a-week 18 months ago. He turned it down.
"It's cost him £10million to stay at West Ham in that time (in lost wages). And he wants to go.
"You can't keep a player who doesn't want to be there."
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Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Rice and the Gunners are reportedly the midfielder's preferred destination.
Rice, 24, will likely be allowed to leave the London Stadium if a Champions League club comes in and matches the Hammers' £100million asking price.
Arsenal fans are eager for their club to complete a deal for the England international, who is also believed to be wanted by Manchester United and Chelsea.
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