Ian Wright Predicts Declan Rice for Ballon d'Or Win

Ian Wright, a former Arsenal player, has expressed his belief that Declan Rice could win the Ballon d'Or this season. During a discussion on the Stick to Football podcast, Wright stated that if Arsenal secures both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles, Rice would be in contention for the top individual accolade.

Declan Rice, who signed with Arsenal from West Ham United in 2023 for a record fee of £105 million, has made 150 appearances for the North London club, scoring 21 goals and providing 31 assists. Wright's comments come ahead of Arsenal's Premier League match against Newcastle United, highlighting the significance of Rice's contributions to the team's success.