Declan Rice makes bizarre admission prior to his last game at Westham
In an exclusive interview, the England international Declan Rice made a surprise revelation about his emotional state before his last game for West Ham United.
Rice, who joined West Ham’s academy at the age of 8, admitted that he struggled to come to terms with leaving the club he loves. “To be honest, I didn’t want to leave,” Rice said, his voice cracking with emotion. “I felt like I was going to be a part of West Ham forever.”
When asked about his mindset before his last game for the Hammers, Rice made a bizarre claim that left the interviewer stunned. “I didn’t sleep for three nights before my last game,” Rice revealed. “I was so emotional, I didn’t want it to end. I kept thinking about all the memories I’d made at West Ham, all the games I’d played, all the fans I’d met.”
Rice, who has since joined Arsenal, admitted that leaving West Ham was the hardest decision he’s ever made. “It was like leaving a part of myself behind,” he said. “But I knew it was time for a new challenge.”
Despite his departure, Rice insisted that he still loves West Ham and hopes to return to the club one day. “West Ham will always be my boyhood club,” he said. “I’ll always be a fan, no matter where I play. I hope to end my career at West Ham, that’s the dream.”
Rice’s emotional interview has sparked a wave of sympathy from West Ham fans, who took to social media to express their gratitude for the midfielder’s honesty.
“Declan Rice will always be a Hammer at heart,” one fan tweeted. “We’ll always welcome him back with open arms.”
As for Rice, he’s focused on his new challenge at Chelsea, but his heart remains at West Ham. “I’ll never forget where I came from,” he said. “West Ham will always be a part of me.”
