‘I want to win the UCL’ Declan Rice discusses his future amid United links

The West Ham star has opened up on his ambition to have won several trophies during his career.

Declan Rice has developed himself into one of the best midfielders in the Premier League in recent seasons. The West Hams star has attracted interest from several clubs, but Hammers are not keen to let him go for a low price.

Speaking to Gary Neville’s The Overlap, Rice said the transfer rumours around him are just ‘noise’. However, his desire to win silverware might ultimately pave the way for his West Ham exit.

“I don’t want to have a career where I’ve won nothing,” Rice said (via Metro).

“I’ve grown up as a kid and seen all these top players win big trophies – the Premier League, the Champions League. Me, as a football fan and a player, I want to win the best stuff. I want to win the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup, the League Cup, even stuff with England.

“As a footballer, if you’ve not got that ambition, why are you playing? They’re the best moments of your life when you win those types of trophies. I’ve not won anything yet – I was close to it with England – I’ve thought about it before and it’s like, ‘What would that day be like?’”

Rice started his career in Chelsea’s academy, but the Blues released him at the age of 14. The midfielder then joined the Hammers, where he gradually came up through their academy ranks.

This season, Rice has featured in 23 league games for the Hammers as they sit fourth in the Premier League. West Ham will face Leicester City in their next league game on Sunday.