Arsenal complete £51m Konsa deal

Arsenal have sealed the £51m signing of England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.

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What happened. Arsenal have completed the £51m transfer of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, with the defender signing a four-year contract plus an option for 12 more months after passing his medical.

• Konsa is Arsenal's fifth major summer signing.
• He provides cover for injured Saliba and Timber.
• Villa initially wanted £60m but compromised.

Konsa could debut against his old club at Villa Park on August 31.

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