Sports · 31 August 2026

Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £51m

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Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth £51 million, plus an extra £4 million in potential add-ons. The England international has signed a four-year contract with an option for a further year after passing his medical. Konsa, 28, made 286 appearances for Villa since joining in 2019 and has 28 caps for England.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 August 2026 at 12:14

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