Aston Villa are set to hand 23-year-old Ezri Konsa an improved deal – and he’s worth every penny, insists Darren Bent.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Bent reacted to the contract news by documenting his admiration for the ex-England Under-21 defender.
His sentiments are shared by Aston Villa manager Dean Smith, who told Birmingham Live on Tuesday: “Konsa’s stepped up and become every bit the player we wanted him to be.”
In light of these comments, it was no surprise to hear Smith express that he was eager to secure the defender’s long-term future with the club.
Asked by Football Insider correspondent Russell Edge whether this new contract would be well-earned, Bent said: “Yeah, it will be. He’s someone who’s played very, very well.
“You have to say, he’s been absolutely superb.
