Declan Rice is praised by Mikel Arteta as a 'lighthouse' who can change the game.

 Rice, a 24-year-old midfielder, joined from West Ham United in a transaction that might end up costing up to £105 million.

Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, praised Declan Rice, the club's recent £100 million addition, as a transforming player and called him the team's "lighthouse" in a ringing endorsement. 

Rice, a 24-year-old midfielder who is in high demand, completed his transfer from West Ham United in a deal that may go up to £105 million.

Declan Rice practising in the US with his Arsenal teammates

Rice is Arsenal's third significant acquisition this summer, following the £65 million acquisition of attacker Kai Havertz from Chelsea and the £34 million acquisition of defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax. Arsenal finished second to Manchester City last season despite their great effort, which included leading the Premier League for a significant amount of time. Arteta is adamant that Rice is the crucial component they were lacking.

I regard him as a beacon," Arteta said in reference to Rice, expressing his appreciation for him. He has the capacity to lead and motivate others, helping them to develop their abilities and so strengthening the team. The Arsenal manager also disclosed that they had talked extensively about how Rice might help the squad develop, compliment the current players, and promote a winning mentality.

Arteta believes Rice will have a hugely good influence on the team's performance, highlighting his essential league expertise. The manager also highlighted Rice's physical qualities, which had been missing from the team for a while. Rice's communication abilities, drive, and enthusiasm for the game were praised by Arteta, who noted that these traits were exactly what Arsenal needed.

Due to limitations, Rice was only able to participate in a small portion of Arsenal's preseason workouts in Washington, but he still had the chance to watch his new colleagues in action during the team's initial friendly matchup against Wayne Rooney's MLS All-Stars. Last season, Arsenal had a great run, defying predictions and competing for the Premier League title all the way to the end before coming in second.

The Arsenal management and Arteta have moved quickly in the transfer market to secure crucial players. The club made a big investment this summer of more than £200 million, which is the most in the Premier League. Arteta and his freshly assembled squad have plenty of time to gel and be ready for the difficulties ahead with a month of practise left before their Premier League debut against Nottingham Forest on August 12.

Unquestionably, Arsenal is under more and more pressure. Even the illustrious former manager of Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, projected their likelihood of success and pegged them as major championship candidates. Arteta realises that there are more expectations and that the club must generate better performances to win games. Even if the additions have been substantial, Arteta understands that Arsenal must successfully