Arsenal signs Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for €65 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Arsenal has officially signed defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for an estimated €65 million. This acquisition comes as Arsenal seeks to bolster its defensive lineup in light of William Saliba's injury. The club aims to enhance their back line, which has faced challenges due to various injuries in previous seasons. This transfer marks yet another key player leaving Aston Villa this summer as manager Unai Emery's squad undergoes changes.
- •Arsenal signs Ezri Konsa for €65 million.
- •Konsa aims to support Arsenal during Saliba's recovery.
- •Unai Emery sees another player depart Aston Villa.
- •Arsenal looks to improve their defensive lineup.
- •Konsa joins an already strong defensive unit.
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Arsenal sign England international for €65m!
"Saliba’s perfect backup?Looking to strengthen their defense to make up for William Saliba’s long absence following his back injury, Arsenal have opened the checkbook to secure the services of a pr...
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