Rio Ferdinand Meets Declan Rice | Arteta's Influence, Exciting Young Squad, Ambitions, and more! 🔴⚪️

In the latest installment of #RioMeets, Declan Rice sits down with Rio Ferdinand and opens up about his admiration for Mikel Arteta's guidance, the relentless pursuit of victory on the Emirates turf, and the exhilarating vibrancy of Arsenal's young and talented squad.
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[@snaggiz]

He’s speaking in such glowing terms around the coaching, management and culture at Arsenal. He seems genuinely blown away by the level we’re at and that’s a huge credit to Arteta and Edu

[@jackgower3606]

As every player would moving from west ham to arsenal, city, United, Chelsea. It’s not a special club mate, it’s just a better club.

[@TwistedFateism]

@@jackgower3606 It is better and also special.

[@haimainjauo242]

of a huge discredit to Moyes and West Ham

[@MnyamwezMnyamwez-vx1wb]

​@@jackgower3606Bro hates the gunners so much he got triggered just to hear them get called a better club! 😂

[@jackgower3606]

@@MnyamwezMnyamwez-vx1wb I’ve got no allegiance to any premier league side, so no I don’t ‘hate the gunners’. It’s just obvious he would talk like this regarding the gunners, exactly the same as if he joined any of the other top teams

[@joegunner1702]

What a gentleman. Speaks well and so genuine . It's clear he wanted to come to Arsenal. He oozes confidence. Wish him all the best in his career.

[@nicolaselhani]

We are so lucky to have this lad. Such awareness candor and maturity. Great interview. Let’s go Arsenal!!!

[@HJMStone]

couldn't be happier to have Rice represent The Arsenal

[@iam_champ]

Fr

[@martyfakenewsman101]

fr

[@lilmonkey9919]

Agreed. He was brilliant against Nottingham forest. He will only get better as well as the season goes on. We are lucky to have him.

[@marnalaeros3832]

❤

[@slick742]

Gonna be the signing the season 😎

[@edreezyforreezy]

The way Rice talks about Arteta and people are still on him about having 2 good goalies. People are amazing.😅

[@dinha-c9s]

😂😂this is funny😂almost as if we know more about it than he does

[@Khannonball]

Why is a goal keeper expected to play 60 plus games. Peps defencers each had 23/24 starts in a treble winning season. Injury can wreak havoc, we saw an opportunity, we took it.

[@Cbart23]

Declan Rice and Arsenal = Pure Class.

[@messimess9985]

The perfect match honestly 😊🎉❤

[@jamesekanya9349]

A proper football player and a human being to have at your football club. Pure class

[@TheEddie1401]

The dude is a unit never thought I would see Arsenal buying players like these. These are players we have needed for decades now. Mikel has really changed Arsenal

[@Bozo-Ire]

That's a fact lad.

[@annbuckley8749]

“Them two on the wings is frightening.” 🔥 🔥

[@tamboreslocos]

We’re so blessed to have them and this guy in the middle of the park

[@gooner72]

I like Rio doing this style of interview....... he's a natural in this role..... so I'm hoping that he does more media work like this.

[@joehammond2092]

The way he talks about arsenal puts the biggest smile on my face after what we’ve been through the past 5 years, I can’t thank arteta enough for culture he’s brought back to arsenal

[@Pippa_Monique]

He is genuinely so proud to be a gunner 😍

[@dannybater8896]

Love Dec normal humble guy

[@jakehoffman7525]

6 months later and it’s even better than we thought.

[@columcunningham4458]

What a wonderful lad! All the Best Declan

[@thebandthatisDAVE]

Balanced guy. Has fitted right in! I wish Declan the very best! Once the penny has dropped he will be a monster at Arsenal ! Excited!

[@thanimmalique7164]

So lovely to see and hear a player so happy and passionate to be affiliated with the arsenal

[@jeremybourne7721]

Really enjoy listening to him talk, what a leader he is going to be for Arsenal and England.

[@BeeTee91]

Love Rio. Arsenal was his arch rival back in the days. He's a Red Devil yet he sees and appreciates talents, even when it means Arsenal, unlike the fanatic Neville. Legend. And Rice, what a player, what a personality- another legend in the making.

[@courseworkdue]

Neville has Arsenal winning the league this year 😂

[@BeeTee91]

@@courseworkdue Because he's made to eat his words every week by Arsenal last season and he now realises he's had enough 😀

[@saadgangat]

He's still a clown 🤡 was a good footballer but doesn't have the football eyes to easily notice that Martinelli is a lot faster than Saka

[@BeeTee91]

@@saadgangat 😂😂😂

[@nyekosimon259]

London Boy [comberwell]...youth academy in westham ....East Or West home is not Manchester..

[@solfamilyj]

I'm liking, that Declan "jollof " Rice has clearly fallen in love with the Arsenal family. I think he's going to be a driving force in the team. COYG

[@TylerThrasherTV]

This lad is gonna be a world beater. He is absolutely class. I wish him nothing but success

[@jabra7793]

Even Rice knows Martinelli is the truth and a future footballing God. Zinchenko said the same thing when he arrived. Underated player

[@matthewely1235]

It’s never any players fault for the price they are sold for, Rice was not the one who valued himself at £105m but he will have to unfairly carry that pressure on his shoulders. Great interview, I was shocked we signed him, he speaks positively about the club, manager and staff. Let’s hope we have a good season.

[@HLDN1989]

Absolutely buzzing to have Dec play for the Arsenal! Brings so much to our midfield - Physicality, technical ability, leadership, character. Will take his game to another level playing for a great manager (Arteta), and in a possession based team.

[@fablovesaadi9879]

Great interview from Rio.!!! Declan Rice is a class well articulated with a good vibe. 🔴⚪COYG

[@HarisNasir-gz3td]

We are so lucky to have this lad. Such awareness candor and maturity. Great interview. Let’s go Arsenal

[@mr.gegenpress7750]

he’s blend into the Arsenal culture so well! Welcome Decks❤

[@josephchilaizya8278]

I like the way Rio interviews....he humanizes his subjects

[@chrysostomoduc5339]

He is gushing. I wish him every success. He and Arsenal deserve each other!

[@MsMattyorke]

I think this interview represents just how far we have developed in the last few years! The team is feeling special again and Declan Rice is a marquee signing that will only help us move up another level. Elite footballers are more than we see on match day. Love this!!

[@dennok3357]

I always wanted Arsenal to sign Declan, he's worthy every penny they paid for him.

[@fffaustyyy]

Love this guy already. Can't wait for him to really kick on for the Arsenal

[@jameslowe4239]

Great Interview and so glad we got Declan,got to say "Props" to Rio,always talks so much sense and so easy to listen

[@archyray2053]

Class interview Arsenal fans need to appreciate what class manger and players we have ,

[@anorbert38]

I absolutely love the lad mentally. He is a proper old school footballer who will give absolutely everything on the pitch for his team. He's a rare breed in this day and age. Most players join clubs solely for money purposes and nothing else.

[@Maj1794]

What a guy.. happy to have him at my club. future Arsenal captain. COYG!!!!! 🔴⚪️

[@BuffyandClyro]

Credit to Rio for being such a legend. Great spokesman for the game he clearly loves. He can speak to players in a way that players seem to really respond to, and he’s opened my eyes to the wonderful personalities of many great players.

[@MrFifadon1]

What a top man he is a future captain

[@walterbanebingo]

Tbh... I have noticed many of our players speak highly about Small gabi (Martenelli) i think he maybe still not showing all he can on the field like he does in training. Hoping he break that box this season and comes out flying. Already the 1st game an insane assist. I hope for more.

[@didierliango6402]

It's emotional hearing him describe the team. He is very well articulated..

[@icyBulls]

Still surreal seeing him in Arsenal kit. He's been brilliant at West Ham for years. A great person on and off the pitch

[@AshleyC86]

Declan rice is a top man and a player so honest and open and it brings a massive smile to my face when I hear him talk about the Arsenal 🔴🙌🏻👏🏼🔥

[@js5189]

I love him. He belongs here 🙏

[@xavatar-legendx5152]

Rio questioned Martinelli's speed.He's a speed demon and is deffo faster than Saka. He does not know ball haha

[@brenorodrigues9754]

He knows.... just joking.

[@llllvl1]

Amazing seeing players talk freely and honestly this is class!

[@nbmufc94]

Love hearing Declan speak about football in general. He's so respectful and genuinely interested in the game from a tactical point of view. Wish United signed him but hope he smashes it at Arsenal.

[@M4NA5]

He’s more than justified his price tag. Deccers definitely got the tekkers!

[@Santimentall]

What a great.. wonderful.. amazing interview 🙂.. What a humble yet self-assured guy Declan is! Definitely a future Ars captain 🙂

[@sirsquirrel0]

Such a humble interview

[@chrisada5347]

I can't believe am having gusbumbs watching this❤❤

[@Momanny247]

Top top interview, Rio is obviously admiring what arsenal are doing. I'm so happy we have rice.

[@eslaoppa8349]

This is so lovely, I enjoyed every bit of it.

[@barmy_irooni]

As I’ve previously mentioned on the overlap interview with Neville Declan is a genuine good,honest,humble & likeable young man & very mature for his age. I wish him all the very best in this new chapter in his playing career & I’m sure he’ll do very well too. (Sheff Wednesday fan)

[@RizwaRubi-pe1fe]

He is A Good Speaker As Well As A Great personality.... So Pure Class

[@Pwnziillaaaa]

ABSOLUTE CLASSS 😭❤️

[@francoislepatriote3790]

For me, Rice must play in midfield in the "Xhaka role", or in a double pivot with Thomas Partey with Odegaard as number 10. A balanced midfielder who is less exposed to counter-attacks.

[@n_other_1604]

I think he can also play dm when teams sit deep & we don't need as much defense or I thaught it was very interesting with Partey as a inverted RB just like Zinchenko (if he isn't playing that role on the left)... anyway we have many options now. I only hope someone steps up when it comes to communication & leadership on the pitch since Xhaka was very influental & underated when it comes to that.

[@alibineisa2533]

Arsenal will win PL ♥️ ان شاء الله

[@LukeAndCharlie10]

hopefully

[@Cityzens1894]

No they aint, bottle jobs FC 🍼

[@dwaynelamberts3696]

In Shaa Allah brother!

[@experimates5586]

Wish someone other than Rio interviewed him, his choice of questions are so above the surface and constantly repeats questions in different ways

[@drew9312]

Great interview. Great guy. Fantastic player. Love his ambition/ motivation- best possible guy to have in the dressing room.

[@Lumumba_00]

One thing I like about Jellof Rice is his positive attitude. He has such a great mentality.

[@AZ10644]

Rio’s a real LEGEND off the field for the way he’s come back stronger from his personal loss. A TRUE INSPIRATION to all! 💪🏾❤️👏🏾💯🤛🏾

[@VARMOT123]

There are very very few extroverts in football. Thomas Muller is one and declan rice is another.

[@DigitalDaffodil]

Bellarin, Auba, Neymar…

[@DeterminedFC]

not true t all

[@Tiger_the_Gunner]

CR7, Zlatan, Beckham, Ronaldinho and many more legends are laughing 😂

[@emsee7602]

I see what u done there

[@sainabougibba-yj6ow]

Grealish

[@10thwonder]

Love that this guy is in our team. Great interview. 💪🏾💯

[@Chick3nDipp3rz]

The fact is, rival fans, clubs, pundits and the media, are shook of the new Arsenal. They know whats coming. The last time we had this much buzz, and people panicking, was when Wenger arrived and changed the game COMPLETELY. The same will happen again. COME ON ARSENAL.

[@jessemhally5385]

Arteta is doing so much for this football club unfortunately we Arsenal fans we suffered so much…we are still divided,some believe in this Arteta chapter some are still pessimistic about the manager and lets not blame them bcoz we have had a lot….all we need is Arteta to contunue what is doing coz we can see the light at the end o tunnel…

[@RennyCarroll]

Best Rice interview I've seen yet, nice one Rio

[@reccyre]

Rice is a dream come true 💛

[@samoconnor5446]

top lad declan was a great servant to us , wish him all the best 🤙🏻

[@michaelethnan9822]

❤❤

[@louisepage192]

He's got me wanting to join as a player 😂 love it.

[@deckwithmatter]

He's good at talking, always enjoying all interviews with Dec. Good luck gunners.

[@mohammedmarbin873]

Incredible speech 4m Rio n Rice

[@jamespuentes5488]

Speaks volumes about the kind of character needed to represent Arsenal Football Club. 🎯

[@josmoss26]

Declan❤❤❤

[@MalsawmkimaKhawlhring]

What a great personality.... ❤

[@floppydisk9541]

Thank God we have Arteta. And Edu of course. I can sense something big is coming to Arsenal.

[@alimconteh1103]

Woah what a talent and incredible growth mindset about him

[@wssupboi7836]

Man this is what we needed for years a strong minded character on and off the field, he will be the face of Arsenal

[@Azabaxe80]

I get Tony Adams vibes from this dude. Pretty soon he'll be saying _The_ Arsenal and all. I was amused at how he ran the defense in the first half against Forest. Natural born leader.

[@visualsbydanny]

Top bloke and no doubt a very long career both on the pitch and off. So well spoken!

[@Kitofthearts]

Don’t say too much Declan ! Ask more questions of Rio & the other journalists in future ❤

[@wretchedworm]

love it. what a signing!

[@oyedepooyebode3149]

I could listen to Declan all day

[@robertanderson9460]

Declan is such a class player on and off the pitch. Gonna be a bright future for him at Arsenal

[@FootballFanForever446]

See I know Rio used to play for Manchester United but I’m thinking he Likes Arsenal it’s my opinion 😊

[@shahzadirani]

A lot us United fans have banter with Arsenal but respect Arsenal. Rather have the old United Arsenal classic rivalry back, instead of 115 FFP rules breached City.

[@FootballFanForever446]

@@shahzadirani yeah exactly 😂😂😂😂 I totally agree

[@rashidkhalid3970]

Obviously arsenal was a serious team especially when.he started playing viera Adams Henry cambel Gilberto silva etc

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

Love how Rio's opening question was about the annoyance of having to talk about the transfer fee, which made Rice have to talk about his transfer fee haha

[@yussufsomo3861]

Rice!Rice!Baby

[@Axl124124]

I have been saying it for 2 seasons. Martinelli is the best player in the league. Possibly the best in the world soon. He is about it explode to cr7 levels. Come on Gabi!

[@Luke-kj1rj]

😂😂😂

[@trinigooner8865]

"CR 7" levels??! Calm tf down bro! 😅...and I LOVE Martinelli

[@Axl124124]

@@trinigooner8865 the season before Ronaldo scored thirty goals he had scored 12, 13 from the wing around the same age.

[@franciscawaigwa2779]

D.RICE IS A GOOD PLAYER. .

[@Strydes]

He’ll be a legend I can tell 🚀

[@Kurt19666]

Even when he was at West Ham I Loved this Guy 🙏🙏he stays fit

[@ClaireBlessy]

Rio is a true legend of legacy❤

[@simonarefull]

for real, butterflies in the chest at the end when they were talking about champions league, lets goooo

[@raidor09]

Timber injury has killed the buzz of the transfer window 💔

[@kidfromthehood3608]

God hes so amazing., wouldve been heartbroken if he played at Chelsea/United/Oil club or Pool.

[@ThaKlaas]

I'm with Rice that first Champions league is gonna have me soooooo emotional it's been too long

[@AdrianClark57]

This guy will be a fantastic coach

[@adosakic953]

Two realy great player

[@khanmujurweh3965]

REALLY I LOVE HOW RIP FADI INTERVIEWS PLAYERS. BUT RICE IS TRUE ARSENAL PLAYER AND FUTURE LEADER FOR ARSENAL HE HAS SPEAKS WITH BIG WINNING MENTALITY. GOOD LUCK RICE AND GUNNERS

[@michealdexter1188]

@5:46 when Wenger designed Arsenal's training ground it was ahead of it's time and by far the best training ground in the country. The England national team and other visiting teams used to use it as their training base

[@DecodedTrends]

Looking forward to Rice's best performance🔛🔝