Darren Bent, the former Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur striker, recently expressed a bold opinion during his appearance on talkSPORT’s UEFA Champions League semi-finals coverage.
He made it clear that he prefers Arsenal’s midfield maestro, Declan Rice, over Paris Saint-Germain’s star forward, Kylian Mbappe.
Despite the raised eyebrows surrounding Rice’s £105 million transfer from West Ham United to Arsenal, his exceptional performances on the field have silenced his critics.
He has seamlessly complemented team captain Martin Odegaard in midfield and has been a prominent figure in 49 matches this season.
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Rice’s impact goes beyond his defensive abilities. He has showcased remarkable creativity and goal-scoring prowess, with seven goals and 10 assists to his name.
His contributions have played a crucial role in Arsenal’s success, as they have managed to secure 17 clean sheets.
When presented with the hypothetical scenario of trading Rice for Mbappe, Bent firmly rejected the idea without any hesitation.
He made it clear that he believes Rice’s value to Arsenal outweighs the potential addition of Mbappe to the team.
