TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified sourceVia David Ornstein· 16 Aug 2026
Aston Villa seal Suzuki deal after PSG collapse
Japan's goalkeeper swaps Parma for the Premier League after a dramatic PSG U-turn.


Z. Suzuki
player
Player
Zion Suzuki
Position
Goalkeeper
From
Parma
To
Aston Villa
Fee
€30m plus €5m bonuses
What happened. Aston Villa have agreed a deal with Parma for Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who was previously set to join PSG before that move collapsed.
- Suzuki will sign a five-year contract with Villa.
- The deal collapsed after agents sought €5m in commission fees.
- Villa's move could free up Emiliano Martinez for Juventus.
Suzuki is expected to become Villa's first-choice keeper, potentially allowing Martinez to leave.
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