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Arsenal Signs England Defender Konsa From Villa to Strengthen Defensive Options
Arsenal and Aston Villa have agreed a £51 million deal for Ezri Konsa, who may wear number 15 after Ben White took number 4.
- On Friday, August 21, 2026, Arsenal signed England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for an initial £51 million, with the 28-year-old agreeing to a four-year contract with the Gunners.
- To bolster his defense, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta prioritized the signing as France international William Saliba remains sidelined with a back injury and Jurrien Timber recovers from a long-term groin problem.
- Sporting director Andrea Berta praised the defender's "athleticism, composure and tactical intelligence," confirming Konsa will wear the No15 shirt at Emirates Stadium.
- Although the move is complete, Konsa is not registered in time to play in tonight's Premier League opener against Coventry City, though he may debut against Aston Villa on August 31.
- After making 286 appearances over seven "special" years, the defender leaves Aston Villa joining Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and Greek winger Christos Tzolis as the club's main summer recruits.
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LONDON (AP) — Arsenal bolstered its already strong defense by signing England international Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa on Friday, hours before beginning its bid to defend its Premier League title.
·Calhoun, United States
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Premier League: Arsenal signs Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa to bolster defence
The 28-year-old began his professional career with Charlton Athletic, making his senior debut in 2016 and quickly establishing himself as one of the club’s most promising young defenders.
·Chennai, India
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Arsenal have signed central defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.
·Istanbul, Türkiye
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