Declan Rice has posted a heartfelt message to West Ham followers after his return to the London Stadium.
On Wednesday, the midfielder performed in opposition to the Hammers for the primary time since his £105million transfer to Arsenal, with the Gunners dropping 3-1 to their London rivals within the last-16 of the Carabao Cup.
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Rice, who introduced an finish to his 10 years with West Ham this summer season, acquired a smattering of boos from the house finish as he got here on within the second half of the sport.
However for probably the most half, the previous Hammers captain acquired a heat reception, with many followers clapping him as he warmed up, when he got here on and after the ultimate whistle.
Responding to the welcome he acquired on his return, Rice ignored the boos and posted a snap of him clapping the West Ham followers on his Instagram story, alongside a heartwarming message.
He mentioned: “Regardless of the outcome, Cherished being again on the stadium & seeing so many acquainted faces.
“Thanks West Ham followers for the reception. Will likely be without end grateful to all of you.
“Want you all nothing however the perfect for the remainder of the season. See you quickly!”
The 24-year-old England star racked up 245 appearances for the Hammers following his first crew debut in 2015.
He additionally led West Ham to European glory, with the Hammers successful the Europa Convention League in Rice’s remaining recreation on the membership.
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Rice will not have envisioned dropping to his former aspect on his return when he left the London Stadium, however he and his aspect will now shortly be turning their consideration to their Premier League conflict in opposition to Newcastle.
West Ham will face Liverpool away at Anfield within the subsequent spherical of the Carabao Cup on the finish of December.
