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Konsa set for Arsenal debut against Aston Villa next weekend

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:16 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Konsa set for Arsenal debut against Aston Villa next weekend
Summary

Ezri Konsa could make his Arsenal debut against Aston Villa on August 31. He recently completed a £51m transfer to Arsenal and signed a four-year contract with an option for another year. Konsa joins Arsenal amid injuries to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, becoming the club's fourth summer signing. His debut will not be in the season opener against Coventry City later today, making Villa Park a familiar venue for his first appearance with the Gunners.

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  • •Konsa's transfer to Arsenal is valued at £51m.
  • •He signed a four-year deal with an option for an additional year.
  • •Injuries to Saliba and Timber created a need for defensive depth.
  • •Arsenal plays Coventry City in their Premier League opener today.
  • •Konsa’s potential debut is scheduled against Aston Villa next weekend.
Latest Updates
  • 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Konsa hungry to ‘keep winning’ after £51m Arsenal transfer
  • 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — 'Arteta's style suits me' - Konsa 'can't wait to get going' at Arsenal
  • 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — When can Ezri Konsa make his Arsenal debut?
  • 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Konsa could make Arsenal debut against former club Aston Villa
What they're saying
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"I'm hungry to win and that's what I'm here for," Arsenal's newest summer signing Ezri Konsa said after penning a four-year deal, with the option of a further year, at Emirates Stadium. The 28-year-old defender, who has signed a deal worth £51m plus £4m in add-ons, leaves Aston Villa with 286 appearances, 12 goals and four assists under his belt. Konsa featured heavily as Unai Emery's side ended the club's 30-year trophy drought with the Europa League title last season, while also representing England in every single match at this summer's World Cup.

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Ezri Konsa could make his Arsenal debut against former club Aston Villa next weekend.Konsa has completed his £51m transfer to the Premier League champions and has signed a four-year deal at Arsenal, ...

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Ezri Konsa has said wants to ‘keep winning’ after completing his £51m transfer to Arsenal.Konsa has been unveiled as Arsenal’s fifth signing of the summer, following deals for Piero Hincapie, I...

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