‘Hungry to win’ – Villa’s Konsa joins Arsenal in £55m deal

Ezri Konsa, the 28-year-old England defender, has completed a £55m move to Arsenal from Aston Villa on a four-year contract with an option to extend for another year. The deal, which could see Villa earn up to an additional £4m in add-ons, was finalized on Wednesday after weeks of negotiations. Konsa expressed his pride in joining "one of the best teams in the world" and his eagerness to contribute to Arsenal's pursuit of major trophies.

Arsenal's sporting director, Andrea Berta, praised Konsa's athleticism, composure, and tactical intelligence, highlighting his ability to perform well in both central defense and right-back positions. The move comes after Arsenal had previously shown interest in Konsa, but disagreed on his valuation.