Arsenal signee with a record Declan Rice has stated that Aurelien Tchouameni, a midfielder for Real Madrid, is one of his role models and that he particularly admires the Frenchman’s way of playing the game.
Rice, who made a record-breaking €122 million move from West Ham United to Arsenal this summer, has added that Thomas Partey and fellow UEFA Champions League champion Rodri are two additional players he greatly admires.
In response to a question about which contemporary midfielders he views as role models, Rice stat
“Rodri is undoubtedly the most important player in the Premier League; he is amazing. You know what a player he is, how hard he works, and how he keeps that Man City team going?
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Arsenal record signing Declan Rice has claimed that Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni happens to be one of his role models, saying that he really likes the Frenchman’s style of play.
Rice, who moved from West Ham United to Arsenal this summer in a record €122 million move, has also added that UEFA Champions League winner Rodri and his current teammate Thomas Partey are other players who he admires a lot.
During an interview, Rice was asked to name the current midfielders he sees as role models, to which he responded ” he added.
Tchouameni, 23, has made quite an impact during his short time at Real Madrid. Arriving from Monaco in June 2022 for a fee reported to be rising up to €100 million including potential add-ons, he hit the ground running in absolutely no time.
The midfielder, who seamlessly fit into the starting XI, has so far made 54 appearances for Los Blancos, providing four assists.
Interestingly enough, Rice and Tchouameni have already crossed paths, albeit on the international stage. The event happened in the enthralling quarter-final between England and France during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
This encounter saw Les Bleus emerge triumphant with a 2-1 scoreline, and it was Tchouameni who ignited the spark by unleashing a breathtaking long-distance strike to break the deadlock.
For what it is worth, this unforgettable moment underscored his prowess as a game-changer and solidified his status as one of the standout talents.
After having undergone a brief lull in form over the second half of the last season, Tchouameni is back to his best in the new season and is very happy with how things are going for him at Real Madrid.