Ezri Konsa joins Arsenal for £51m, can't face Coventry

Arsenal's new £51m signing Ezri Konsa is ineligible for tonight's opener, but could debut against his old club.

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What happened. Arsenal completed the signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for an initial £51m plus £4m in add-ons, but he is not registered for tonight's match against Coventry.

• Signed a four-year contract with option of another year.
• Ineligible for Coventry due to registration deadline.
• Could debut against Aston Villa on August 31.

Konsa's debut may come at Villa Park, adding intrigue to Arsenal's early season.

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