Konsa joins Arsenal in fifth deal
In line with its defensive plans, Arsenal Football Club successfully signed Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £55 million (approximately €59.6 million) on a long-term contract, ahead of their first Premier League match against Coventry City. Konsa (28 years old) is considered one of the top defenders and was a key player for England in the 2026 World Cup. He will aid in forming a central defensive partnership with Gabriel Magalhães, especially in the absence of William Saliba due to a long-term back injury. Arsenal's goal with this deal is to strengthen their chances of winning the Premier League title, with Konsa expected to make his debut against his former team, Aston Villa, on August 31. Arsenal's Sporting Director, Edu Gaspar, described Konsa as a high-quality defender with physical strength and tactical intelligence, affirming that he will add versatility both in the central defense and on the right flank, while maintaining high defensive standards to support the team's ambitions for titles.
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