Impressive double on the transfer market! Aston Villa completes second major signing of the day

Aston Villa continues its sweeping squad overhaul ahead of the new season kickoff.

Details: The Birmingham club's management has officially announced the signing of 23-year-old Japanese national team goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who previously played for Parma. The parties agreed on a permanent transfer, with a guaranteed fee of 30 million euros plus an additional 5 million euros in potential bonuses. The Japanese shot-stopper has inked a long-term contract with the English club, set to run for five years—until June 2031.

The arrival of the Japanese keeper marks Villa's second high-profile signing of the day. Earlier, Aston Villa revealed the acquisition of 24-year-old left-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid. Head coach Unai Emery is counting on Suzuki to be a key reinforcement between the posts ahead of a demanding Premier League and European campaign.

It's worth noting that in the 2025/26 season, Zion Suzuki made 22 appearances for Parma across all competitions, conceding 30 goals and keeping 6 clean sheets. The reputable portal Transfermarkt currently values the Japanese keeper at 30 million euros.

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