Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Arsenal Sign Ezri Konsa From Aston Villa For Title Defence
Arsenal have signed a football defender named Ezri Konsa.
He is moving from Aston Villa to Arsenal.
Reports say the transfer costs £55 million, including possible extra payments.
The Athletic reported that Konsa agreed to a four-year contract.
Konsa played 286 matches for Aston Villa after joining the club in 2019.
He has also played for England.
Arsenal want him because some of their defenders are injured.
Konsa said he is excited and wants to help Arsenal keep winning.
Arsenal have signed England international defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa on a long-term contract.
The transfer is reportedly worth £55 million, including add-ons, with The Athletic reporting a four-year deal.
Konsa said he was excited to join Arsenal and wanted to keep winning.
The 28-year-old made 286 appearances for Aston Villa after joining from Brentford in 2019.
Arsenal are adding defensive depth while William Saliba deals with a back injury and Jurrien Timber manages a groin problem.
- Who
- Arsenal, Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa.
- What
- Arsenal signed Konsa on a long-term contract in a deal reportedly worth £55 million, including add-ons.
- When
- The signing was announced on Friday, before Arsenal's opening league match.
- Where
- Konsa is moving to Arsenal in north London after six seasons at Aston Villa.
- Why
- Arsenal want more defensive options while William Saliba and Jurrien Timber deal with injuries.
- Reported transfer fee
- £55 million, including add-ons.
- Contract
- A long-term deal; The Athletic reported a four-year contract.
- Age
- 28 years old.
- Aston Villa record
- 286 appearances across six seasons.
- Previous club
- Konsa joined Aston Villa from Brentford in 2019.
- England record
- 28 international caps.
- Arsenal injuries
- William Saliba has a back injury and Jurrien Timber has a groin problem.
