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Ezri Konsa Signs Long-Term Arsenal Deal, Takes No. 15

8/21/2026

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Summary

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Ezri Konsa signs a long-term contract with Arsenal and receives the number 15 shirt.
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta praised Konsa’s athleticism, composure and tactical intelligence.
Konsa logged over 200 Premier League appearances for Aston Villa across seven seasons.
He earned full England caps in 2023 and featured at Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup.

History

Historical Context

In 1988, 21-year-old Tony Adams became Arsenal captain, a post he held for 14 years while anchoring the “famous back four” that secured league titles in 1989 and 1991. The club’s tradition of defender leadership persisted when sporting director Andrea Berta signed England centre-back Ezri Konsa on a long-term deal in the 2020s, giving him the number 15 shirt after 200 appearances for Aston Villa.

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Story summary

Ezri Konsa signs a long-term contract with Arsenal and receives the number 15 shirt.
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta praised Konsa’s athleticism, composure and tactical intelligence.
Konsa logged over 200 Premier League appearances for Aston Villa across seven seasons.
He earned full England caps in 2023 and featured at Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup.

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