resource already confirmed Ben WhiteAfter confirming his high-profile transfer from Brighton, the team number.
White signed a five-year long-term contract with the Emirates Stadium, which will help strengthen the defensive lineup weakened by David Luiz’s departure after his contract expires in June.
After Liverpool right back Trent Alexander-Arnold was injured, the popular former Leeds United loanee joined Gareth Southgate’s England team very late to participate in the European Championship rescheduled this summer. He was also a member of the team that reached the final at Wembley, although he did not get a chance to add luster to the first pair of senior three Lions caps he won during the warm-up friendly match in Middlesbrough.
White won the No. 4 jersey at Arsenal-most famously worn by the legendary former captain Patrick Vieira, Fabregas and Mertesacker.
Midfielder Mohamed Ernene and French defender William Saliba also recently wore it, who was loaned to Marseille in early July.
White is Arsenal’s third signing so far this summer. In recent weeks, the club has welcomed Portuguese full-back Nuno Tavares from Benfica and Anderlech from Vincent Kompany. Special Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga.
“This was a key goal this summer,” Arsenal technical director Edu said.
“He has so many qualities, which makes us very excited about him joining us. He is a promising young British player.
“He has a very strong defense, strong ball control, and a wide range of passes. We are very happy with Ben’s signing and we look forward to him growing with us.”
