{
  "id": 2401825,
  "title": "EPL: I’m hungry for more, Ezri Konsa targets trophies after Arsenal move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/epl-im-hungry-for-more-ezri-konsa-targets-trophies-after-arsenal-move",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T16:26:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-im-hungry-for-more-ezri-konsa-targets-trophies-after-arsenal-move/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa, who joined the club from Aston Villa in a £51 million deal, expressed his excitement about playing for one of the best teams in the world. Konsa, who signed a four-year contract with an option for a further year, said he is \"hungry for more\" and determined to win trophies at Arsenal. He credited his time at Aston Villa for his development and praised the chemistry and defensive mentality of the club's back line. Konsa, a defensive-minded player who can play both right-back and centre-back, said he is excited to join a defense that kept 19 Premier League clean sheets last season. He also mentioned that his own enthusiasm for defending would help him fit into Mikel Arteta's team. Konsa, who has played alongside several England teammates at Arsenal, said he is looking forward to training with and playing alongside them.",
  "summary": "New Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa expresses his hunger for more trophies after his £51m move from Aston Villa, targeting continued success with the EPL champ Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-im-hungry-for-more-ezri-konsa-targets-trophies-after-arsenal-move/",
  "key_points": [
    "Ezri Konsa joins Arsenal from Aston Villa for £51 million",
    "Targets trophies and winning titles at new club",
    "Excited to defend with 19 clean sheets last season defense"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: I’m hungry for more, Ezri Konsa targets trophies after Arsenal move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/epl-im-hungry-for-more-ezri-konsa-targets-trophies-after-arsenal-move-2407894",
        "published": "2026-08-21T17:22:25.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}