BREAKING 😱💔: Declan Rice couldn’t hold back — this is his reaction after West Ham’s relegation was confirmed — his unbelievable reaction surprised everyone.

Declan Rice could barely hide his emotions after discovering that West Ham United had been relegated from the Premier League on the final day of the season.

The dramatic scenes unfolded shortly before Arsenal F.C. lifted the Premier League trophy following their win over Crystal Palace.

While celebrations were beginning around him, Rice appeared completely devastated after checking the live scores from elsewhere.

West Ham defeated Leeds United 3-0 at the London Stadium, but it still was not enough to save them after Tottenham secured a narrow victory over Everton. The result confirmed the Hammers’ first relegation in 14 years.

Fans quickly noticed Rice’s reaction inside Selhurst Park. Video footage showed the England midfielder looking at his phone before shaking his head in frustration and slapping his hands together in disbelief. He then stepped away from Arsenal’s celebrations looking visibly upset.

The emotional reaction quickly went viral across social media, with many West Ham supporters praising Rice for still caring deeply about his former club despite leaving for Arsenal in a £105 million transfer in 2023.

Rice spent a decade at West Ham after joining their academy as a teenager and captained the club to Europa Conference League glory in 2023 before moving to Arsenal. Many supporters believe his reaction proved the bond between him and the club never disappeared.

One fan wrote online: “You can take Rice out of West Ham, but you can’t take West Ham out of Rice.”

Another supporter added: “That reaction says everything about how much this club still means to him.”

Despite celebrating Arsenal’s title success, Rice’s heartbreak over West Ham’s relegation became one of the most talked-about moments of the final day.