Declan Rice has shaken off the pain of Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to PSG. The England midfielder vowed to return and claim more silverware during the Gunners' title parade.
Arsenal lost to PSG on penalties in Budapest just days after winning the Premier League. Kai Havertz had given them an early lead in the first six minutes of the final.
PSG equalized through Ousmane Dembele's penalty in the 65th minute. Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes both missed their spot-kicks in the shootout at the Puskas Arena.
Hours after the heartbreak, the squad flew back to London on a 2am flight. Hundreds of thousands lined the streets of Islington, Highbury, and Canonbury to celebrate their Premier League triumph.
Martin Odegaard and his teammates paraded the trophy from an open-top bus. Fans packed the north London neighborhoods in a historic show of support.
Rice beamed with pride as he reflected on the season during celebrations with his teammates. "I love this team, I love this manager," he told reporters gathered at the parade.
According to the midfielder, the atmosphere among supporters meant everything. "To witness the happiness we can bring to people is incredible," he noted.
Rice issued a clear message to rival clubs ahead of next season. "Next year we're coming back for more," he said firmly.
"Lock in or get locked out."
