Declan Rice and Eddie Nketiah Reunited at Arsenal and England
Eddie Nketiah and Declan Rice have been reunited at Arsenal and England after both being released from Chelsea at 14 years old. Nketiah believes his release from Chelsea made him more determined and motivated to succeed, a fate also suffered by Rice.
Nketiah joined Arsenal after his release from Chelsea and has been in impressive form this season, earning him a call-up to the England squad for the first time. Rice, on the other hand, was released from Chelsea and went to West Ham. Thanks to a £105m transfer fee, Rice is now an Arsenal teammate of Nketiah.
Reflecting on his release from Chelsea 10 years ago, Nketiah said: “I think it did [make me more determined]. I was there from the ages of nine and 14 and it came as a shock to me because I was doing well at the time. Declan [Rice] was of that age group as well and had a similar experience. I think it gives you an awakening and just knowing that things can change like that – that you can lose everything you have worked for. It gives you that extra bit of motivation and resilience when times are hard. I’m able to dig a level deeper than maybe some people can or don’t want to go into. It’s all part of the experience.”
On his similar tale to Rice, he added: “It is funny how life works sometimes. We have done the full 360 to be back together. We had different journeys to get here, but we are all on the same path for club and country.”
Rice and Nketiah’s Rise to Success
Rice and Nketiah have both had successful careers despite their early releases from Chelsea. Rice has been a regular in the England squad since 2018 and has made over 100 appearances for West Ham. Nketiah has also had a successful career since his release from Chelsea, scoring 20 goals in all competitions for Arsenal.
The pair have now been reunited at Arsenal and England, thanks to their hard work and determination. They have both overcome adversity to reach the top of their respective games and are now looking forward to playing together for club and country.
The Future for Rice and Nketiah
Rice and Nketiah will be looking to make an impact for Arsenal and England in the coming months. They will be hoping to help Arsenal challenge for a top four spot in the Premier League this season, while also helping England qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
The pair have already shown they can handle the pressure of playing at the highest level, and with their determination and resilience they will be looking to make a big impact for both club and country in the coming months.
Conclusion
Declan Rice and Eddie Nketiah have been reunited at Arsenal and England after both being released from Chelsea at 14 years old. Despite their early releases, they have both gone on to have successful careers and are now looking forward to playing together for club and country.
Rice and Nketiah will be looking to make an impact for Arsenal and England in the coming months, with their determination and resilience helping them reach the top of their respective games. The pair have already shown they can handle the pressure of playing at the highest level, and with their determination they will be looking to make a big impact for both club and country in the coming months.