Aston Villa defender asks for new contract amid Unai Emery's resurgence

Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive amid reports that Ezri Konsa could be set to extend his stay at Villa Park

Ezri Konsa could be set to sign a new contract at Aston Villa according to reports.

The centre-back arrived at B6 from Brentford in July 2019. He has gone on to make over 140 appearances in Claret and Blue and is now seen as a key figure at the heart of Unai Emery’s defence.

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Konsa had a shaky start to the season having been at fault for at least one of Newcastle’s goals in Villa’s heavy 5-1 defeat to the Magpies. But he has respon

He said on X: “Ezri Konsa in line for a new #avfc contract after continuing his impressive progress under Unai Emery. Konsa has been a mainstay under all managers at Villa. England call can’t be far away, surely?”

The 25-year-old has played every minute of Villa’s Premier League campaign so far. Konsa has been used at both centre-back and right-back by Emery in 2023/24 across all competitions.

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ded well and could now be set to extend his stay at Villa Park.

Daily Mail reporter Tom Collomosse has reported that the defender could be set to sign a new deal at Villa. He also suggested that England consider calling him up.