Ben White

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Ben White's Contract Saga: Arsenal Defender's Bold Move and England Snub

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Ben White chooses club loyalty over international duty! Find out why he turned down England's call.

Ben White, the Arsenal defender, has made headlines by signing a new long-term contract with the club, solidifying his commitment to the Gunners. His new deal, running until 2028 with a potential extension option, marks the end of months of negotiations and secures his future at Arsenal. Despite his stellar performance, White made a surprising decision not to play for England, turning down call-ups and revealing his focus on club football.

Gareth Southgate, the England manager, expressed disappointment at White's choice to make himself unavailable for national team selection. White's dedication to Arsenal was evident as he prioritized his club career over international opportunities. This bold move sets him apart from traditional player priorities in the football world and showcases his commitment to his current team.

In a twist of events, despite White's absence from the England squad, he continues to excel on the field for Arsenal. His decision has raised eyebrows but also earned him respect for staying true to his ambitions and goals as a player. As the saga unfolds, Ben White's choice highlights the evolving dynamics between club and country in modern football.

The negotiations and discussions leading to Ben White's contract extension signify the value Arsenal places on the talented defender. His decision to snub England for now has sparked debates on players' autonomy and the balance between club and international commitments. Fans are eager to see how White's career at Arsenal progresses after this significant contract development.

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Ben White signs new long-term contract | News (Arsenal.com)

Our defender has put pen to paper on a new deal at Arsenal, having first arrived in north London back in 2021.

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Arsenal's Ben White doesn't want to play for England right now ... (The Independent)

White was not selected for the latest England squad despite a raft of injuries to rival right-backs.

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Ben White signs new four-year contract at Arsenal - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Sources have told ESPN that the 26-year-old's fresh deal runs to 2028 with an option to extend by a further 12 months, ending months of negotiations to ...

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Ben White signs new Arsenal contract until 2028 (The Athletic)

Follow live coverage of Aston Villa vs Ajax in the Europa Conference League today Arsenal defender Ben White has committed his future to the club by signing ...

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Ben White has told England he doesn't want to play, reveals Gareth ... (Daily Mail)

The Three Lions continue their build-up to Euro 2024 in Germany this summer when they face friendlies against Brazil on March 23 and Belgium on March 26 ...

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England boss Gareth Southgate reveals Edu phone call after Ben ... (Football.London)

Latest Arsenal news as the reason behind Ben White's lack of a place in the latest England team emerges.

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Ben White signs long-term contract extension at Arsenal - 'Our ... (Eurosport.com ASIA)

Ben White has signed a new long-term contract at Arsenal, widely reported to last until June 2028, with the option of a further year.

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Arsenal secure Ben White future as defender signs new long-term ... (Football.London)

The Gunners have confirmed that their England international defender has signed a new deal to keep him at the club.

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'A great shame' - Gareth Southgate reveals Ben White made himself ... (Eurosport.com AU)

England manager Gareth Southgate says Ben White has made himself unavailable for selection, but that the door is still open for him to return.

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Ben White: Gareth Southgate says Arsenal right-back asked to be ... (Sky Sports)

White signed a new Arsenal deal which runs to 2028 on Thursday - but asked England officials not to include him in the latest Three Lions squad for ...

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Arsenal's Ben White "Didn't Want to Be Considered" for Latest ... (Sports Illustrated)

White has not played for the Three Lions since March 2022. The former Brighton star was named in England's World Cup squad later that year but he withdrew from ...

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Ben White signs new Arsenal contract until 2028 with the option for ... (Daily Mail)

His fellow defenders William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes are tied down until 2027, while Takehiro Tomiyasu's new contract is expected to be announced in ...

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Ben White: Gareth Southgate says Arsenal defender asked to be left ... (Sky Sports)

White signed a new Arsenal deal which runs to 2028 on Thursday - but asked England officials not to include him in the latest Three Lions squad for ...

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Southgate reveals Ben White snubbed England call-up – video (The Guardian)

Southgate said he would have included White, who has excelled for Arsenal.

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The Ben White puzzle: Why Arsenal defender has turned his back ... (The Athletic)

White is in the form of his life at club level but does not want a call-up by Gareth Southgate. What's going on?

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As Ben White tells Gareth Southgate he 'doesn't want to be ... (Daily Mail)

The Three Lions boss named his 25-man squad for the upcoming friendlies, with Jarrod Branthwaite, Anthony Gordon and Ivan Toney being selected, while Kalvin ...

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Ben White becomes latest Arsenal player to commit long-term future ... (The Independent)

The 26-year-old has agreed a new four-year deal, with the option for a further 12 months in north London, the PA news agency understands.

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Ben White's England refusal shows a shift in loyalties towards club ... (The Guardian)

There is no precedent for a potentially first-choice player turning down a major tournament. Why is this happening now?

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Why is Ben White not in the England squad? (FourFourTwo)

Arsenal star Ben White has been out of the England squad since he left the team during the 2022 World Cup.

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The reason Gareth Southgate left Ben White out of last England squad (Metro)

Arsenal defender Ben White's chances of representing England at Euro 2024 look to be over.

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'Not an option': Southgate says he had to go public on Ben White ... (The Guardian)

Gareth Southgate has revealed that Ben White does not want to be considered for England selection and said he had to go public with the truth.

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CHRIS SUTTON: Ben White will regret refusing England at the end ... (Daily Mail)

CHRIS SUTTON: If Ben White is refusing to represent England because of a grudge, he will regret this stance at the end of his career, I should know because ...

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Arsenal defender Ben White involved in 'angry exchange' before ... (Metro)

The report adds that Holland also raised the fact that White had admitted he is not interested in football beyond his own career. England manager Gareth ...

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Secret message in Ben White's Arsenal contract renewal video is ... (Football.London)

White doesn't speak once in the entire announcement video but is pictured signing his new deal. In attendance of course are manager Mikel Arteta and sporting ...

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White 'made himself unavailable' - Southgate (BBC Sport)

England manager Gareth Southgate says he has "no issue" with Ben White after the Arsenal defender made himself unavailable for selection for this month's ...

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Gareth Southgate on Ben White rejecting England: 'Everyone's ... (The Independent)

Southgate revealed that the Arsenal defender turned down a place in the upcoming England squad to face Brazil and Belgium – and thus effectively turned his ...

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Ben White eases Arsenal concern as club plots succession plan in ... (Football.London)

The latest news and gossip concerning Arsenal as Gareth Southgate admits he's confused by Ben White's England decision and Gunners linked with Aaron ...

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Arsenal stars describe Ben White as new contract is announced on ... (Daily Mail)

Ben White has committed his future to Arsenal until 2028 with a fresh deal · Gareth Southgate revealed that White asked not to be considered by England ...

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Revealed: How Ben White was already 'struggling to settle' with the ... (Daily Mail)

Revealed: How Ben White was already 'struggling to settle' with the England squad before an 'angry exchange with Steve Holland sparked by him not taking a ...

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Where are they now? The 6 players Arsenal signed alongside Ben ... (PlanetFootball)

Ben White joined Arsenal in the summer of 2021 in a deal worth £50million from Brighton, but what happened to the other six players that the Gunners signed ...

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