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Mikel Arteta Gains Tactical Flexibility with Konsa's Versatility

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  • Arsenal has completed the signing of defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for a reported fee of £51 million plus add-ons.
  • Konsa, 28 years old, joins Arsenal after seven seasons in the Premier League with Aston Villa and participating in the 2026 World Cup.
  • This transfer marks Arsenal's fifth signing in the summer transfer window, following the arrivals of Piero Hincapie, Illan Meslier, Christos Tzolis, and Bruno Guimaraes.
  • Arsenal's Sporting Director, Andrea Berta, praised Konsa's high-level defensive skills and versatility to play both center-back and right-back.
  • Konsa's ability to play in multiple positions will provide Mikel Arteta with additional tactical flexibility in team selection.

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