Football fans left baffled as English player joins Portuguese players in training

West Ham skipper and soon-to-be Arsenal player, Declan Rice, has left fans scratching their heads after being spotted at a training camp in Portugal's Algarve. The 24-year-old midfielder is set to be announced as Arsenal's latest signing in a staggering £105 million deal in the coming days.

Rice's Unexpected Training Partners

Social media went into a frenzy when a video surfaced showing Rice training alongside Portuguese football stars Bruno Fernandes, Joao Cancelo, and Rafael Leao at The Campus facility. Rice's presence seemed out of place as the clip featured an otherwise all-Portuguese lineup.

Some online commentators couldn't help but express their confusion, with one asking, "OK but seriously, what is Rice doing with all the Portugal national team players?" Another pondered, "I understand the three [Leao, Fernandes, Cancelo] are Portuguese, how has Rice found himself there? 😂"

Arsenal's Summer Acquisitions

The addition of Rice to the Arsenal squad follows their recent £65 million deal to bring in Chelsea's Kai Havertz. Moreover, the Gunners are on the verge of signing defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax for £35 million.

It remains to be seen what role Rice will play in Arsenal's midfield, but one thing is certain – fans are eagerly awaiting the official confirmation of his transfer.