Declan Rice has seemingly confirmed the birth of his first child with a sweet tattoo.

The Arsenal player was expecting a baby with longterm girlfriend and childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer.

A new inking on his arm appears to confirm that they are now parents to a baby boy, with the tattoo on show during West Ham United’s Premier League defeat last season

Rice’s tattoo appeared to sаy that their child was born on August 7, and is named Jude Rice.

His tat wraps around his left arm in a cursive font, and also seems to include a quote: ‘Nothing else matters’.

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Rice, 24, started dating Fryer seven years ago, but the team captain and his partner are typically private when it comes to their personal lives.

Often enjoying their relationship outside of the spotlight, they are yet to comment publicly on the speculation surrounding a new arrival.

Fryer has previously published cute photos with her partner to capture happy moments, like riding jet skis in Ibiza and snuggling their puppy, even though they keep their love life private.

In July last year, Fryer penned a loving message to her boyfriend after a game, saying he had ‘done our country so proud’.

‘This tournament has been the toughest yet most incredible journey of your career so far and I will never forget cheering you on from the very beginning’, she began.

‘I’ve loved every minute of seeing you in all your happiness and success. Me, your family & close friends have all created memories to last an absolute lifetime and that’s all down to you!

‘It wasn’t the result we had all hoped for but sometimes the journey is just as important, and what an insаne life changing journey that was! Dec you’ve accomplished so much, to sаy I’m proud of you is an understatement.’