Arsenal sign Konsa from Villa as Premier League holders bolster defence
Arsenal has signed defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £51 million to bolster their squad ahead of the new Premier League season. The move addresses defensive gaps caused by William Saliba's injury as Arsenal seeks to defend their title.
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England defender Ezri Konsa joins Arsenal from Aston Villa in a deal understood to be worth £51m ($69m).
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Newly-signed Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa was part of England's squad at FIFA World Cup 2026 [File: Carlos Barria/Reuters] By AFP Published On 21 Aug 2026 21 Aug 2026 Premier League champions Arsenal have signed England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported £51m ($69m).
Konsa agreed to a “long-term contract” with the Gunners just hours before they start their title defence against Coventry on Friday.
The 28-year-old’s arrival gives Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta a major boost as he aims to lead the club to successive Premier League titles.
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