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Arsenal defender signs new long-term contract
Arsenal defender Ben White has signed a new long-term deal with the club.
White arrived from Brighton in the summer of 2021, and his original contract ran until June 2026. Talks for a contract extension have been going on for months, but manager Mikel Arteta has long believed that a favorable settlement is close.
After reports of White’s agreement leaked on Wednesday evening, Arsenal has now confirmed that White has signed a new contract.
“It’s great news that Ben is committing his future to the club,” said Arteta. “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.
“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.”
Sporting director Edu added: “We are so happy to have completed a new long-term contract with Ben. Since Ben joined us, his contribution and commitment have been of such high quality. Our supporters love him, we love him and we look forward to enjoying Ben”s performances with us for years to come.”
Now that White’s contract has been finalized, Arsenal is anticipated to focus on left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko. The current contract for the 27-year-old is set to expire in 2026.
With 39 appearances so far this season in all competitions, White has been a crucial part of Arteta’s team. He started the season as a center defender, but was moved back out to the right after right-back Jurrien Timber was injured.
When they play fellow title contenders City, the team hopes to keep up their winning trend. On March 15, they will also find out who they will face in the Champions League quarterfinals.