Declan Rice insists 'focus is playing for West Ham' amid transfer 'speculation' after Europa Conference League glory

An emotional Declan Rice insists his “focus is playing for West Ham” after becoming just the third club captain to lift a trophy with the Hammers. Rice wiped away tears in the celebrations as West Ham defeated Fiorentina 2-1 in the Europa Conference League final to end a 43-year wait for a trophy. Ad He joins Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds as the only captains to have lifted major silverware with the east London club.

TransfersBayern ignite Rice race with £95m offer, Kane to Man Utd blocked — Paper Round29/05/2023 AT 22:04 There has been widespread speculation that the England international has now played his final game for the club with Manchester United and Arsenal linked with a deal this summer. «At the moment there's a lot of speculation going on about my future,” Rice told BT Sport. “There is interest from other clubs but ultimately I still have two years left at West Ham.

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“I'm captain of this club and I can't speak highly enough of this place. Let's just see what happens. Let's wait and see.

Who knows.» He added: «Without a doubt the best day in my career. It's not going to hit me to be honest with you. I'm just going to try and take this moment in.» On comparisons to the great Bobby Moore, Rice – who came through the club’s academy – said: «To be even in that conversation is crazy.

I've given my heart playing for this club over the last six years. I'd give anything to help this club win. “We've not had it easy.