“Arteta should strip Odegard of the captain band and give it to him”- Manchester United Legend Rio Ferdinand has told Mikel Arteta to collect Arsenal’s captaincy from Odegard and give it to….

Rio Ferdinand, a veteran of Manchester United, has endorsed Declan Rice to be an Arsenal captain in the future.

Ferdinand has however forewarned Rice that there will be scrutiny around his £105 million, including add-ons, transfer from West Ham United to the Gunners. The legendary Red Devil shared his vibe on his FIVE YouTube channel:

“He’s a great character, in my opinion. Declan is aware that if things don’t work out right away, the knives and forks will be ready. That puts different pressure on it. It’s never put such pressure on him.

Ferdinand, though, believes the England international will succeed and eventually don the captain’s armband: