Suzuki's PSG move collapses as Villa circle

A last-minute demand for €5m commission blew up Suzuki's PSG transfer, opening the door for Aston Villa.

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What happened. PSG abandoned the transfer of Zion Suzuki after his entourage made a last-minute demand for up to €5m in commission, which PSG deemed 'blackmail' and possibly illegal. Aston Villa are now in talks with Parma.

• PSG had agreed a €30m fee plus €5m add-ons with Parma.
• French rules cap commission at 10% of salary, which the demand would breach.
• Suzuki would get regular Premier League minutes at Villa, unlike at PSG.

“This late demand was considered tantamount to ‘blackmail’ from the agents.”

— L'Equipe (as reported by Football Italia)

Parma are happy to sell for €35m either way, so the delay may just be a matter of time.

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