EPL: Ezri Konsa completes £51m move to Arsenal

Ezri Konsa has completed a £51 million move from Aston Villa to Arsenal, signing a four-year contract with an option for an additional year. The 28-year-old England defender has become Arsenal's latest major addition as they bolster their squad for the upcoming season. The transfer could earn Aston Villa a further £4 million in add-ons.

Konsa expressed his excitement upon completing the deal, stating that he is eager to begin his new chapter at Arsenal and compete for prestigious titles. The defender joined Villa from Brentford in July 2019 and made 286 appearances for the club, earning recognition as one of the Premier League's most consistent defenders. Arsenal's sporting director, Andrea Berta, praised Konsa's athleticism, composure, and tactical intelligence, highlighting his versatility in both central defense and right-back positions, which will provide valuable flexibility to the team under manager Mikel Arteta.