TransferDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 21 Aug 2026
Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa in £51m deal
England defender joins Premier League champions hours before title defence begins.
E. Konsa
player
Player
Ezri Konsa
Position
Defender
From
Aston Villa
To
Arsenal
Fee
£51m
What happened. Arsenal have completed the signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa on a four-year contract with an option for a further year.
- Konsa had his medical on Thursday ahead of the move.
- He was not in Villa's squad for the UEFA Super Cup defeat.
- Konsa featured 48 times last season, scoring two goals.
Konsa joins hours before Arsenal begin their title defence against Coventry City.
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