Rice picks up one other award as six West Ham gamers recognised by UEFA
The midfielder turned simply the third West Ham captain to elevate a trophy, writing his identify alongside Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds within the membership’s historical past books, as Jarrod Bowen’s Ninetieth-minute winner gave the Hammers a dramatic 2-1 final win over Fiorentina in Prague.
Rice was sometimes influential within the latter levels of the competitors, scoring within the quarter-final second leg in opposition to Gent, and it’s no shock that he has been recognised by UEFA as they confirmed the person award.
It is nearly sure that the ultimate proves to be Rice’s ultimate West Ham look earlier than a summer season transfer, with co-chairman David Sullivan stating he expects the midfielder to be sold, however the 24-year-old spoke in glowing phrases about his love for the membership when reflecting on ending the Hammers’ 43-year-old look ahead to a significant trophy.
“I love this club, I love playing for this club,” he mentioned.
“There hasn’t been anything yet. My focus is playing for West Ham, enjoying tonight and seeing what happens. I’m captain of this club and absolutely love it to pieces.
“I cannot speak highly enough of this place, let’s just see what happens.”
Rice was additionally named within the Europa Conference League Team of the Season, together with 5 of his West Ham team-mates. Alphonse Areola acquired the nod in purpose, Nayef Aguerd was included in defence, and Lucas Paqueta, Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio all made the crew additional up the pitch.