Ben White has been announced as the newest Gunner!

The wait is over, Ben White has officially been announced as the newest member of the Arsenal club!

The 23-year-old defender will immediately join his teammates for preseason preparations.

After a strong season at Brighton and Hove Albion, and a stint with England’s national team at Euro 2020, the defender became a wanted player, however, Arsenal swooped in early and have announced the deal today at London Colney. He will wear the #4 shirt this season for Arsenal. His contract is a long-term deal.

White joins Albert Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Tavares on the list of Arsenal’s newest arrivals.

Here recommends from Edu and Mikel Arteta regarding their new signing…

Edu told Arsenal.com, “Ben has been a key target this summer. He has so many qualities which make us so excited he’s joining us. Ben’s a young English player with a great future. He’s very strong defensively, good on the ball with a great passing range. We’re delighted Ben’s signed and we look forward to him growing with us.”

Mikel Arteta said: “Ben was a top target for us and it’s great that we’ve completed his signing. Ben has been educated with two very good clubs, Brighton and Leeds, in recent seasons. He has benefitted well from two very good coaching set-ups and has shown with both Brighton and on loan with Leeds what a strong talent he is. Ben is an intelligent defender who is very comfortable with the ball at his feet and his style fits perfectly with us. And of course, he is still young, so his age and profile fits with what we are building here. We are all looking forward to Ben being central to our future long-term plans.”

Arteta and Edu continue their global search for more signings, as the Gunners still need a back-up goalkeeper, a right fullback, and more defensive help in the midfield.

Cheers!

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