Financial rules have 'killed' Villa - Konsa
Summary
Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa expressed disappointment over financial rules impacting the club's ability to make new player signings during the summer transfer window. Villa managed to sign some players, but mostly on loan or as free agents, due to restrictions that include European financial rules and Premier League profit and sustainability requirements. The club was fined for breaching financial rules, which further impacted their transfer activity.Key Facts
- Aston Villa signed Evann Guessand for £26m with potential add-ons, but financial restrictions limited further signings.
- The club sold Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle United for £40m before making any additional signings on deadline day.
- Villa brought in Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho on loan, and free agent Victor Lindelof was added to the squad.
- Villa was fined by Uefa in July for breaching financial rules and faced potential restrictions on registering new players for the Europa League.
- Clubs must adhere to profit and sustainability rules, which prevent losses of over £105m across three years.
- Villa's net spending was the third lowest in the Premier League this summer, ending with a £10.5m surplus.
- Konsa expressed frustration over the financial restrictions and highlighted the difficulty in signing new players.
- Villa has drawn one game and lost two in the opening matches of the current season.
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