Konsa: Financial Rules Have 'Killed' Aston Villa
Ezri Konsa criticizes financial fair play and Premier League rules that forced Villa to sell key players and limit transfers, impacting squad strength despite Champions League revenue.
- On Monday, Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa said he couldn't watch transfer deadline day, describing it as 'crazy' and that financial rules 'killed' Villa's window.
- Facing strict rules, Aston Villa Football Club operated under UEFA financial fair play and Premier League profit and sustainability rules, faced a £9.5 million fine in July, and must meet UEFA's £60m cap this year.
- Financially, the club recorded 57.5 million spent and 47 million recouped, signing Evann Guessand for 26 million plus 4.3 million add-ons and Victor Lindelof on a free transfer.
- On the pitch, Aston Villa have taken one point from their first three Premier League matches without scoring, while John McGinn and Ezri Konsa urge reforms amid deadline-day frustrations.
- With owners limited in spending, fans and figures have fueled debate as UEFA squad cost rules cap wages at 70% of revenue, prompting Aston Villa supporters and club owners to call for reform.
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