Ezri Konsa completes transfer from Aston Villa to Arsenal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Ezri Konsa has signed a four-year contract with Arsenal after transferring from Aston Villa for a fee of £51 million plus £4 million in add-ons. The England international underwent a successful medical but his availability for the Premier League opener against Coventry City on Friday is uncertain. Arsenal may not have registered Konsa in time for the match, which means his debut could come the following weekend against Aston Villa. This addition enhances Arsenal's defensive options ahead of the new season.
- •Konsa signs a four-year deal with Arsenal.
- •Transfer fee totals £51 million plus add-ons.
- •Availability for upcoming matches remains uncertain.
- •Konsa brings valuable experience and versatility to Arsenal's defense.
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Ornstein: Konsa to Arsenal complete
"The experienced defender has signed from Aston Villa, although his availability for the Premier League opener remains uncertain.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesDavid Ornstein has reported that Ezr...
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