Ezri Konsa joins Arsenal from Aston Villa to boost top-flight title defence bid
- On Friday, Premier League champions Arsenal completed the £51 million signing of England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, with the 28-year-old signing a four-year contract plus an option for a further year.
- Konsa arrives after seven years at Villa, where he played 286 matches and won the UEFA Europa League; sporting director Andrea Berta expects the defender to adapt immediately to the team.
- Manager Mikel Arteta handed Konsa the number 15 shirt, while the deal includes £4 million in potential add-ons and reflects the defender's experience representing England at the 2026 World Cup.
- Today, the EPL champions unveiled their new signing ahead of the season opener, with the North Londoners hosting Coventry in their first match tonight. Konsa joins a defense that conceded the fewest goals last season.
- Hunger for more victories drove the transfer, as Konsa seeks to build on his recent success with Arsenal. His arrival aims to strengthen the squad as they defend their title this season.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ahn Hong-seok = English professional football club Arsenal has signed England national team defender Ezri Konsa (28), and the Premier League (EPL) champion...
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