ARSENAL’S “cringe” Ben White tribute video has been slammed by rival fans on social media.

The Gunners announced the defender has signed a new deal at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.

Ben White’s contract extension video has been slammed by rival fans

White has penned a new deal through to the summer of 2028

White has extended his stay in North London through to 2028 with the option of a further year.

To celebrate the news, Arsenal shared a video of White’s team-mates talking about the 26-year-old.

Amongst the tributes, Gabriel Martinelli explained: “Every team would love to have Ben White in the team.”

Meanwhile, when asked to describe him in three words, Martinelli, Martin Odegaard and Emile Smith Rowe all dubbed White a “warrior”.

Aaron Ramsdale then goes on to call him a “plonker” and “a person who will do anything to win”.

However, rival supporters have taken aim at the clip on social media.

One fan commented: “Such a performative club. Everything they do is cringe personified. This is a RIGHT BACK signing a contract extension. He’s not leaving the earth or retiring. Unbearable club.”

Another added: “Everything about this club is cringe. They overdo the happy family gimmick so much, it’s a Ben White contract extension.”

A supporter also wrote: “This is one of the cringiest things I have ever seen. He’s signed a new deal, not passed away.”

White’s previous deal had been due to expire in 2026, having been signed after his arrival from Brighton three years ago.

He has since made 122 appearances for Arsenal and missed just one match across all competitions this season.

His extension comes after Gareth Southgate left the defender out of his latest England squad.

The Three Lions boss explained White had told him he did not want to be called up for friendlies.

Ben White snubbed the chance to be named in the latest England squad

Southgate has insisted that there is no rift between the two.

The England boss said: “On form, I can’t say he (White) doesn’t deserve to be here. John McDermott had a call from Edu last week saying Ben didn’t want to be considered for England at this time.

“That’s a shame. He’s a player I really like. I spoke to him post Qatar and there was clearly reticence from his side. I don’t know fully why that is.

“But I want to leave the door open because he’s a good player. There is no issue between us at all.

“I should say there is no issue with Steve Holland, that has been mentioned in articles and I don’t like that.

“I have to accept things get said about me, and you have to stomach that, but I’m not prepared to have that for a key member of my coaching team because that is not the reason.

He continued: “100 per cent (door is still open for White). He would be in this squad but he’s not available to us.

“I have to respect it. He’s not the first player who at times hasn’t wanted to be available for selection. I’ve always tried to protect those players.

“Sometimes as a leader you have to take the flak for others and give them the time to come through.

“He’s clearly playing very well and has been for a long time. But he’s not available to us.

“You always have to find a different solution. The very first squad I picked I had a player call and say thanks but no. You just have to move on.”

Southgate has also ruled out handing the Arsenal man a spot in his squad for this summer’s Euros.

White has won four caps since Southgate handed him his debut in 2021, but has not featured for England since March 2022.