Michail Antonio has said that he will be “happy” for Declan Rice if he chooses to leave West Ham this summer.
The England international has been heavily linked with a move away from the London Stadium with Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly interested.
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Fabrizio Romano reported last month that Rice had rejected a ‘third’ contract offer and is ‘open’ to moving on this summer.
He has quickly blossomed into one of the best midfielders in the country and helped his side reach the last four of the Europa League this season.
Rice’s West Ham teammate, Antonio, has waxed lyrical about the 23-year-old, claiming that he is far from reaching his full potential.
Antonio told Sky Sports (via Metro): “Dec has not even touched his best yet. He is unbelievable. What I see every day in training, he’s got so much more to do, got so much more to learn.
“But what he’s doing right now, he’s up there with one of the best in the Premier League already.”
“Whatever Dec wants to do, I’ll be happy for him! I love him as a player. I love him as a person” ❤️
Michail Antonio says he will support any decision Declan Rice makes on his future with West Ham ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/VVY7318ZiH
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Antonio insists he will be “happy” for Rice no matter what he decides to do this summer.
He added: “Whatever Dec wants to do, I’ll be happy for him. I love him as a player. I love him as a person. So his decision is his at the end of the day.”
Meanwhile, Hammers captain Mark Noble says he is fully focused on finishing the season ahead of his retirement.
The 35-year-old will bring the curtain down on his 18-year, one-club career at the end of 2021/22.
West Ham still need points in their bid to qualify for Europe next term and that is all that Noble is concentrating on.
“There will be tears for sure,” said Noble…
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