Ezri Konsa Ngoyo of Aston Villa looks on the Trofeo de La Ceramica match between Villarreal CF and Aston Villa at Estadio de la Ceramica on August ...
VILLARREAL, SPAIN - AUGUST 10: Ezri Konsa Ngoyo of Aston Villa looks on the Trofeo de La Ceramica match between Villarreal CF and Aston Villa at Estadio de la Ceramica on August 10, 2025 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)
The experienced defender has signed from Aston Villa, although his availability for the Premier League opener remains uncertain.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 01: Ezri Konsa #2 of England arrives at the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between England and Congo DR at Atlanta Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 01: Ezri Konsa #2 of England arrives at the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between England and Congo DR at Atlanta Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
David Ornstein has reported that Ezri Konsa‘s move from Aston Villa to Arsenal has now been completed, with the England international signing a four-year contract after passing his medical.
The transfer represents another significant addition to Mikel Arteta‘s squad, although it remains unclear whether Konsa will be available for Friday night’s Premier League opener against Coventry City.
Writing on Bluesky, Ornstein said: “Ezri Konsa completes move from Aston Villa to Arsenal. Final transfer fee for 28yo defender £51m + £4m add-ons to #AVFC. England international underwent #AFC medical yesterday & has now put pen to paper on 4yr contract with option of 5th 🚨”
Konsa strengthens Arsenal’s options at both centre-back and right-back, arriving after establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most consistent defenders during his time at Aston Villa.
The England international’s versatility gives Arteta another experienced right-sided defensive option alongside William Saliba and Jurrien Timber (when they’re fit), with Arsenal viewing him as a player capable of making an immediate impact.
Whether Konsa can make his debut against Coventry remains uncertain.
The defender needed to be registered by midday on Thursday to be eligible for Friday night’s Premier League opener, and reports earlier on Thursday suggested that deadline was unlikely to be met.
If that proves to be the case, his first opportunity to feature for Arsenal would come away to Aston Villa the following weekend, although the club have not confirmed his availability for either fixture.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 23: Ezri Konsa #2 of England during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Ghana at Boston Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 23: Ezri Konsa #2 of England during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Ghana at Boston Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Ornstein: Konsa to Arsenal completeDavid Ornstein reports Ezri Konsa has completed his Arsenal move after signing a four-year contract following his Aston Villa medical.
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