Arsenal’s Ben White Leaves American Fan in Tears of Joy in Philadelphia

Arsenal is currently in Philadelphia, preparing for their friendly match against Liverpool this week. A heartwarming video has gone viral, showcasing Ben White signing a shirt for an American Gunners fan who was overcome with emotion.

The fan, who was visibly moved to tears, told White, “I love you, Ben.” The right back politely replied, “Thanks for coming.” The fan then thanked White profusely as he handed him back the jersey.

The video was captured at Subaru Park stadium, where Arsenal has been training. It has generated thousands of comments, with many users noting that the shirt White signed had Bukayo Saka’s name and number printed on it, not White’s.

One social media user asked, “If he loves him so much, why the Saka shirt?” Another Gunners fan wrote, “Saka shirt but crying for White,” accompanied by two crying emojis.

Ben White, 28, was one of Arsenal’s top performers last season, featuring in 37 of their 38 Premier League games. Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka ended the 2023-24 campaign as Arsenal’s leading scorer with 16 goals in 35 league appearances.

Arsenal will begin the new season on August 17 with a home game against Wolves. The Gunners’ American fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming season, and this heartwarming encounter between White and the emotional fan is a testament to the special bond between players and supporters.

Ben White pictured taking a throw-in during Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Man United in Los Angeles

Arsenal are now in Philadelphia and White met up with an excited fan at Subaru Park this week

In a video that has gone viral, the fan was seen wiping away a tear as White signed his shirt

At the end of the video it was revealed that the shirt White signed had ‘Saka 7’ printed on it