Ezri Konsa signs new Aston Villa deal
Villa have been handed a huge boost after defender Ezri Konsa signed a contract extension with the club.
The 23-year-old has been among the star performers in Dean Smith’s team this season and Villa have moved to secure his long-term future.
Konsa, whose performances have seen him tipped as a future England international, has agreed terms on an improved deal which will keep him at Villa Park until 2026.
The deal is rewarded for an excellent season in which he has been a key figure at the heart of defence which has kept 14 clean sheets in the Premier League.
“I’m really grateful the club have rewarded me with a new contract,” said Konsa.
“It is a great feeling knowing a club really believes in you and has trust in you. Since I have got here I have been working to prove myself.
“It has been a really good season for us, especially with the amount of clean sheets we have kept. We have a great chemistry.
“For me personally it has been a very good season. I am really proud of what we have achieved so far.”
Tyrone Mings, Konsa’s central defensive partner, also agreed a new contract earlier this season along with midfielder John McGinn and captain Jack Grealish.
Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz is another player Villa are keen to tie down for the long-term, while it is also thought the club will shortly open talks with goalkeeper Tom Heaton over a new deal.
The 35-year-old has found himself as back-up to No.1 Emiliano Martinez this season but remains a valued member of the dressing room.
