Arsenal announce new long-term contract for Ben White
The former Brighton & Hove Albion man has enjoyed a successful transition to a right-back role since joining the club in 2021 and is often hailed as one of Mikel Arteta's most consistent performers.
White has produced four goals and nine assists in 122 matches for the Gunners, and after playing all 38 Premier League games in the 2022-23 campaign, he has only missed one top-flight fixture this time around.
From 27 Premier League matches in 2023-24, the 26-year-old has managed two goals and four assists, netting Arsenal's 10,000th competitive strike in their 6-0 demolition of Sheffield United before setting up Declan Rice and Kai Havertz's headers in last weekend's 2-1 beating of Brentford.
The England international's previous deal was due to run until 2026, but Arteta and sporting director Edu made it a priority to tie White down to a new-and-improved contract to reflect his importance to the team.
«It's great news that Ben is committing his future to the club. Ben is a key player for us, a top professional with a winning mentality, and one of the guys who leads by example every day,» Arteta told the official Arsenal website.
«Ben's ability, determination and positive attitude are so important, but he is also a great character and human being. We all look forward to continue working with Ben in the coming years.»
Arsenal had reportedly been in discussions with White's representatives for several months before striking a deal with the 26-year-old, who is the latest in a long line of key Gunners players to extend their terms.
Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba have also penned new deals since the
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