The midfielder was released by the Blues at the age of 14 and was eventually snapped up by West Ham United. He has since been with the Hammers, having made his senior debut in 2017 and has not looked back since.
The 23-year-old is currently regarded as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League and is also a key player in Gareth Southgate’s England side.
Rice made an appearance on Gary Neville’s ‘The Overlap‘ YouTube channel on Thursday and was asked who his idol was while growing up.
Rice added:
Rice also went on to say that he feels very much “affiliated” with West Ham United having spent so many years at the club.
He signed off by saying:
Chelsea remain admirers of Rice
Rice has been a player in demand for several years now and a host of clubs are believed to have their eyes on the England international.
Chelsea are long-term admirers of the 23-year-old as well as Manchester United while Manchester City are now also believed to be keen on the midfielder.
The versatile Englishman is reportedly valued at around £100 million by West Ham. His value could go even higher if the player continues to develop further.
Chelsea are believed to be looking to bolster their midfield in the summer but might struggle to match the Hammers’ asking price for their valuable asset.
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