{"id":43684,"date":"2026-02-24T09:43:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/arsenal-move-to-sign-andre-berta-as-midfielder-driving-force-behind-the-move\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T09:43:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:43:03","slug":"arsenal-move-to-sign-andre-berta-as-midfielder-driving-force-behind-the-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/arsenal-move-to-sign-andre-berta-as-midfielder-driving-force-behind-the-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal move to sign Andre Berta as midfielder, driving force behind the move"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/arsenal-move-to-sign-andre-berta-as-midfielder-driving-force-behind-the-move\/#Declan_Rice_has_transformed_Arsenals_midfield\" >Declan Rice has transformed Arsenal&#8217;s midfield<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/arsenal-move-to-sign-andre-berta-as-midfielder-driving-force-behind-the-move\/#Midfielder_wants_to_extend_stay_in_north_London\" >Midfielder wants to extend stay in north London<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arsenal are preparing to begin formal negotiations with Declan Rice over a new contract, demonstrating the club&#8217;s determination to lock down one of the defining figures of Mikel Arteta&#8217;s project.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The England international has emerged as a key part of Arsenal&#8217;s resurgence and Emirates bosses are looking to improve his long-term contract to reflect his importance.<\/p>\n<p>According to TEAMtalk, manager Andrea Berta is reportedly prioritizing the renewal of Rice for the remainder of the 2025\/26 season, with discussions expected to accelerate in the coming months.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Declan_Rice_has_transformed_Arsenals_midfield\"><\/span>Declan Rice has transformed Arsenal&#8217;s midfield<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Arsenal broke their record signing when they signed Rice from West Ham United in July 2023 for \u00a3105 million.<\/p>\n<p>At the time, he was already recognized as one of England&#8217;s most promising midfielders, but his influence grew even further in North London.<\/p>\n<p>Rice&#8217;s combination of defensive discipline, athleticism and leadership brings balance to Arsenal&#8217;s midfield.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond statistics, his presence enhanced the team&#8217;s mentality. Rice regularly anchors transitions, dictates tempo, and provides calm.<\/p>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>competition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>app<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>play time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>the goal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>assist<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Pass accuracy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>successful tackle<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>clean sheet<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>yellow card<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">premier league<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\">27<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\">2,330<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,3,0\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,4,0\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,5,0\">90.1%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,6,0\">33<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,7,0\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,8,0\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">champions league<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\">411<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,3,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,4,0\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,5,0\">88.5%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,6,0\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,7,0\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,8,0\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">EFL Cup<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\">198<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,3,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,4,0\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,5,0\">\u2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,6,0\">\u2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,7,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,8,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">total<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">38<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">2,939<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">4<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">8<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">89.8%<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">34<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,7,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">15<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,8,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">5<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Declan Rice&#8217;s stats this season<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Midfielder_wants_to_extend_stay_in_north_London\"><\/span>Midfielder wants to extend stay in north London<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Declan Rice preparing for Arsenal&#8217;s throw-in (Photo by Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rice&#8217;s current contract runs until June 2028 and is said to earn him around \u00a3240,000 a week.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the long-term nature of the deal, Arsenal are keen to act early rather than risk future uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, Berta has already started preliminary contact with Rice&#8217;s agent, reaffirming the club&#8217;s intention to begin substantive negotiations in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Both the player and the camp are thought to be in favor, with Rice reportedly keen to dedicate his prime years to Arsenal&#8217;s evolving project.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Talks held: Arsenal step up efforts to beat Manchester United on \u20ac80 million star transfer with &#8216;Ronaldinho atmosphere&#8217; 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