Arsenal Signs Ezri Konsa in £51m Deal as Defender Aims for Success
Arsenal has secured the services of defender Ezri Konsa, finalizing a four-year contract with an additional year option at Emirates Stadium. The 28-year-old arrives from Aston Villa, where he made 286 appearances, scoring 12 goals and providing four assists over his tenure.
“I’m hungry to win and that’s what I’m here for,” Konsa stated after the deal, reportedly worth £51 million plus £4 million in add-ons. He played a significant role in helping Unai Emery’s squad end a 30-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League last season. Additionally, he showcased his abilities on the international stage, representing England in every match during this summer’s World Cup.
“I’m super excited,” Konsa expressed regarding his new venture. “It is a privilege to be here and I can’t wait to get started. I want to keep winning. It is a proud moment for me and my family to play for one of the best teams in the world. A lot of emotions have gone through my head, but I think it will really kick in on the first matchday. I’m here to win. I will do everything in my power to continue bringing success to this club.”
Sporting director Andrea Berta praised Konsa’s quality, emphasizing his athleticism, composure, and tactical intelligence. “He has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most consistent performers,” Berta remarked.
He noted that Konsa would add valuable versatility to the squad, being able to play both centre-back and right-back positions while upholding the high defensive standards crucial for the team’s aspirations to win major trophies. “We are welcoming a player with proven Premier League and international experience, plus strong leadership qualities, who will adapt seamlessly to our style of play. Just as importantly, we are welcoming a player with the character and mentality to make an immediate impact at our club,” Berta concluded.
“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.
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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.
“I’m super excited,” Konsa said. “It is a privilege to be here and I can’t wait to get started. I want to keep winning.
“It is a proud moment, for me and my family, to play for one of the best teams in the world. A lot of emotions have gone through my head, but I think it will really kick in on the first matchday.
“I’m here to win. I will do everything in my power to continue bringing success to this club.
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“I know Mikel Arteta loves defenders who can really defend and defenders who are calm on the ball. His style suits me, so I can’t wait to get going.”
Sporting director Andrea Berta said: “He is a defender of high quality. His athleticism, composure and tactical intelligence has established him as one of the Premier League’s most consistent performers.
“He will bring valuable versatility to our squad, being comfortable at both centre-back and right-back, while also maintaining the high defensive standards which are fundamental to our challenge of winning major trophies.
“We are welcoming a player with proven Premier League and international experience, plus strong leadership qualities, who will adapt seamlessly to our style of play. Just as importantly, we are welcoming a player with the character and mentality to make an immediate impact at our club.”
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