Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal has officially announced former Brighton and Hove Albion defender Ben White as their latest summer signing.
White, 23, will join the Gunners ahead of the new 2021-22 season, signalling an end of a seven-year-long spell on the south coast.
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The deal, which is understood to be within the region of £50m will see Brighton and Hove Albion pocket a hefty profit following his free transfer from Southampton’s youth academy back in 2014.
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Since making his competitive debut, the England international featured in 41 senior matches, in all competitions for the Seagulls.