Declan became our third signing of the summer 2023 transfer window when he completed his move from West Ham United.
An experienced England international, Declan had spent nine years with the Hammers, joining their youth academy in 2014, having previously been at Chelsea.
He made his West Ham debut as an 18 year old in May 2017 and went on to establish himself as one of the Premier League’s foremost midfielders.
Declan was named club captain in May 2022 and went on to lead the Hammers to the Europa Conference League title in June 2023 - a competition in which he was named Player of the Season by UEFA.
A regular with the England national team, he impressed at both Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
