What happened. Arsenal have completed the signing of England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £51m, with the 28-year-old signing a four-year contract with an option for a further year.

Konsa made 286 appearances for Villa since joining in 2019.
He helped Villa win the Europa League in May.
He played every game for England at the World Cup.

“It's a privilege to be here and can't wait to get started. I want to keep winning, I'm hungry to win and that's what I'm here for.”
— Ezri Konsa

Konsa will aim to help Arsenal defend their Premier League title and compete in the Champions League.

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