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Aston Villa star makes feelings clear on Ezri Konsa tune change after Arsenal transfer

Aston Villa right-back Matty Cash believes Ezri Konsa is only now receiving the recognition he deserves

By John Townley · Birmingham Mail

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 3:16 PM

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Matty Cash stated that people only began appreciating Ezri Konsa's quality after his move to Arsenal.
Konsa joined Arsenal from Aston Villa in a permanent transfer valued at £51 million.
Cash stressed that Aston Villa must improve defensively after conceding multiple goals in five of eight fixtures.

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Aston Villa defender Matty Cash stated that people are only now recognizing Ezri Konsa's true quality following his £51 million summer transfer to Arsenal. Cash highlighted that the 28-year-old center-back had consistently demonstrated that elite standard for years during his time at Villa before his departure.

Konsa was among multiple departures after Unai Emery's side won the Europa League final against SC Freiburg. Amid Villa conceding two or more goals in five of their first eight games, Cash emphasized defensive improvements with newcomers Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Victor Lindelof, and goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.

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