Arsenal confirm Ezri Konsa signing from Aston Villa

Arsenal have officially announced the arrival of Ezri Konsa, their fifth summer signing.

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What happened. Arsenal have completed the signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for an initial £51m plus £4m in add-ons, with the defender signing a four-year contract with an option for a further 12 months.

• Konsa is Arsenal's fifth signing of the summer.
• The 28-year-old actively pushed for the move despite being a boyhood Tottenham fan.
• Sporting director Andrea Berta views him as a top defensive target.

“Ezri is a defender of high quality, whose athleticism, composure and tactical intelligence have established him as one of the Premier League’s most consistent performers.”

— Andrea Berta

Konsa joins after an extended break following England's World Cup campaign, and will bolster Arsenal's defence.

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