Declan Rice reacts to West Ham United’s relegation on Instagram | OneFootball

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice reacted on social media after West Ham United were relegated on Sunday.

A 3-0 win over Leeds United at the London Stadium was not enough to keep West Ham up, as Tottenham Hotspur needed to lose to Everton for them to survive the drop.

The Hammers finished 18th in the Premier League table, two points off safety, and they will spend next season in the Championship.

Rice was pictured reacting to the development at Selhurst Park shortly before Arsenal came out to lift the title.

The former West Ham captain was clearly unhappy and has now put his feelings into words on Instagram.

Rice left the Hammers for Arsenal for a then-British record £105 million transfer in 2023, and the club did not spend the money wisely.

West Ham failed to secure the perfect replacement for the England international midfielder, and years of underwhelming recruitment have culminated in relegation.

They are now preparing for life in the second tier and are considering sacking manager Nuno Espirito Santo.

West Ham are reportedly interested in appointing Strasbourg manager Gary O’Neil to replace him.

Former Burnley manager Scott Parker is also being eyed as the Hammers look to appoint their fifth manager in two years.

They are also keen on appointing a new director of football, and Middlesbrough head of football Kieran Scott is on their radar.

A major squad overhaul is on the cards as West Ham must raise around £150m in player sales to balance the books.

Everton are already plotting a £10m move for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and more Hammers stars are expected to leave this summer.