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Ezri Konsa signs with Arsenal for $76.3M from Aston Villa

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:11 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Ezri Konsa signs with Arsenal for $76.3M from Aston Villa

Summary

Ezri Konsa has completed his transfer to Arsenal from Aston Villa for $76.3 million, which includes add-ons. The England international defender signed a four-year deal, plus an optional year, and brings depth to the Gunners' defense amid injuries to teammates William Saliba and Jurrien Timber. Konsa, who had an impressive run at the FIFA World Cup, expressed his commitment to winning with Arsenal and acknowledged the emotional significance of joining the club. He is set to reunite with several former England teammates at Arsenal. Arsenal begins their title defense on August 24 against Coventry City.

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By the Numbers

•Konsa joins Arsenal after seven seasons with Aston Villa.
•He played in all eight of England's World Cup matches.
•Arsenal's upcoming match is against Coventry City on August 24.
•Konsa's transfer fee totals $76.3 million with add-ons.
•He signed a contract that extends four years, with an option for one more.

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3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Ezri Konsa joins Arsenal for $76.3M as England star addresses ‘hunger to win’

What they're saying

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England international defender Ezri Konsa has capitalized on an excellent FIFA World Cup campaign by sealing a move to reigning Premier League champions Arsenal
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