'Hungry to win' - Villa's Konsa joins Arsenal in £51m deal
Summary
Ezri Konsa has joined Arsenal from Aston Villa for £51 million on a four-year deal with an option for a fifth year. The 28-year-old England defender signed after helping Villa win the Europa League and playing in the World Cup, aiming to continue winning trophies with Arsenal.Key Facts
- Konsa moved to Arsenal from Aston Villa for £51 million, potentially rising to £55 million with add-ons.
- He signed a four-year contract with Arsenal, with an option to extend for one more year.
- Konsa played 286 games for Aston Villa since 2019 and helped them win the Europa League in 2023.
- He was a key player for England at the recent World Cup, playing every game until the semi-finals.
- Arsenal’s sporting director praised Konsa’s versatility and strong defensive skills.
- Arsenal has some defenders injured, creating a need to strengthen their defense.
- This signing follows Arsenal’s big summer spending, including moves for Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
- Manager Mikel Arteta values having a right-footed center-back, which Konsa provides.
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