Arsenal agrees to $70 million transfer for Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:07 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Arsenal has reached a $70 million agreement with Aston Villa for defender Ezri Konsa. The 28-year-old center back is set to undergo a medical before finalizing the move. Konsa was not part of Aston Villa's squad during their recent UEFA Super Cup match against PSG. He will be leaving Villa after saying goodbye to his teammates as he prepares for the transition to North London.
- •Arsenal has agreed on a $70 million deal for Ezri Konsa.
- •Konsa previously played for Aston Villa before the transfer.
- •He is undergoing a medical ahead of the move.
- •Konsa has two years remaining on his contract with Villa.
- •He was absent from Villa's recent UEFA Super Cup match against PSG.
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Ezri Konsa to Arsenal: What does this mean for Premier League champion Gunners?
"Ezri Konsa is moving to North London, as Arsenal have agreed a reported $70 million deal with Aston Villa.
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