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Arsenal complete Koussa deal, Paredes banned for World Cup brawl
Arsenal have wrapped up a £51m move for defender Konsa. The deal is done and the player is expected to join up with the squad shortly. Separ

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Global · Breaking News · August 21, 2026
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Arsenal have wrapped up a £51m move for defender Konsa. The deal is done and the player is expected to join up with the squad shortly. Separately, Paredes has been handed a 10-match ban for his part in a brawl at the World Cup. The punishment covers both the tournament and club football beyond it. Arsenal will hope Konsa strengthens a back line that needed depth this season.
