Shaun Wright-Phillips digs up controversial verdict on Raphael Varane and Ben White – and it has aged very well

Shaun Wright-Phillips has unearthed a claim he made about Ben White and Raphael Varane that has aged VERY well.

first city ​​of manchester and Chelsea The winger appeared on talkSPORT in 2021 and was discussing two of the biggest deals that summer.

Arsenal completed a £50m move to sign White from Brighton, while Man United signed Varane from real Madrid for 41 million pounds sterling.

While White, 23, moved to north London after good spells with Leeds and Brighton, Man United's move saw them sign a three-time LaLiga champion and a four-time Champions League winner in a agreement that was seen as a big blow.

Discussing the deal at the time, Wright-Phillips stunned fans with her surprise sight.

Asked if White will do better than Varane, Wright-Phillips said: “Yes, I personally think so.

“I know it's a big statement, but he's used to the Premier League and defending a lot for Brighton, week in and week out.

“Varane has arrived in a completely new league and will be under immense pressure.

“At this moment I prefer to sign ben white.”

In the clip, you can even see Arsenal favorite Jack Wilshere looking shocked, but time has proven him right, with Wright-Phillips re-sharing the clip with an embarrassed face emoji three years later.

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Since joining Arsenal, White has established himself as one of the Premier League's best defenders, now playing predominantly as a right-back.

The 26-year-old has made 134 appearances for Arsenal and has established himself as a central player in Mikel Arteta's title-chasing team.

Meanwhile, Varane's move to Man United didn't work out so well. He ended up playing 94 times for a team that previously finished sixth, third and eighth in the Premier League. Leaving the club this summer.

In an emotional video on the club's website, Varane said: “It has been an incredible few years playing for this special club and that shirt.

“I fell in love with the club and the fans. You have to play for Man United to understand what that represents.

“Even though we have had a difficult season, I am very positive for the future. “The new owners come with a clear plan and a great strategy.”

Wright-Phillips may be coy about his surprisingly correct prediction, but most fans are probably asking him about lottery picks now…