‘I miss him a lot’: 23-year-old claims Arsenal have just signed an ‘unbelievable’ player from his side

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Robert Sanchez has admitted to Sky Sports that he really misses Ben White, after the defender signed for Arsenal this summer.

Big talent

Arsenal agreed a £50 million fee with Brighton & Hove Albion to take the centre-back (The Sun).

And for Sanchez seeing one of his closest friends depart was difficult.

The pair had grown up together at Brighton, before breaking into the first-team at similar times.

And Sanchez admits that he always knew White was going to get a move, as the Arsenal new boy was always so talented.

“Obviously I miss him a lot,” he said.

“We grew up in the same team – in the under 23’s and went on loan at the same time and then broke through at the same time.

“He was a great friend, and unbelievable player and I knew he was going to make that move sooner or later.

“For the team we will miss him a lot, he helped a lot in the team. But we have unbelievable players here, who are going to fill the gap that is missing now.”

Under pressure

White is under pressure to make a big impact at Arsenal, given the sheer scale of the fee that Mikel Arteta’s side paid to sign him.

The initial signs have been positive for the 23-year-old though, as he has enjoyed a strong pre-season.

White is now expected to make his competitive debut for Arsenal on Friday evening, when they take on Brentford in the Premier League’s curtain raiser.