Declan Rice: WWE legend Triple H warns West Ham star against joining Chelsea

Declan Rice: WWE legend Triple H warns West Ham star against joining Chelsea

- Declan Rice is a top summer transfer target for Frank Lampard

- However, West Ham are said to be unwilling to let go the midfielder for a cut-price

- Triple H has now moved to advise the Englishman to remain with the Hammers ahead of the new season

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WWE legend Triple H has advised Declan Rice against leaving West Ham United this summer.

Rice is wanted at Chelsea to bolster the club's squad, with Frank Lampard understood to be a huge admirer of the midfielder.

The Englishman grew through the ranks at Chelsea academy alongside Mason Mount, but the Blues released him at the age of 14.

The 21-year-old would later join West Ham where he established himself as one of the finest midfielders of his generation.

Declan Rice: WWE legend Triple H warns West Ham star against joining Chelsea
Declan Rice is a top summer transfer target for Frank Lampard. However, West Ham are said to be unwilling to let go the midfielder for a cut-price. Photo: Getty Images.
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His fine form with the Hammers saw him attract interest from a number of clubs, with Chelsea emerging as serious contenders for his services.

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However, Triple H, who is an ardent West Ham fan wants Rice to turn down a move to Stamford Bridge and remain with the David Moyes-tutored side.

The former wrestler believes the England international will be in a position to build a legendary status with West Ham should he commit his future to the London club.

"I have a message for one Declan Rice. Declan, you’ve got big decisions ahead of you and I understand that," Metro UK quoted Triple H saying.

"Stay with West Ham and become the hero, become the champion, become everything that they all know Declan Rice can be," he noted.

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