PSG move failed, but the Premier League came calling! World Cup 2026 hero joins a top club

Aston Villa wasted no time capitalizing on the situation surrounding Zion Suzuki.

Details: According to renowned insider David Ornstein, Aston Villa has reached an agreement with Parma for the transfer of 23-year-old Japan national team goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.

The English club will pay a guaranteed €30 million, with the total deal potentially rising to €35 million with future bonuses. A five-year contract with the goalkeeper has already been agreed—Suzuki was interested in joining Aston Villa throughout the negotiations.

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The Japanese keeper's move to England became especially likely after his unexpected transfer collapse with PSG. The Parisians had previously agreed a package worth around €35 million with Parma, but the deal fell through at the final stage, prompting Aston Villa to swiftly enter negotiations.

It’s worth noting that Aston Villa’s interest in Suzuki isn’t new: the club had been tracking the Japanese shot-stopper since the World Cup, considering him one of the main candidates to strengthen their goalkeeping position.

Reminder: PSG transfer collapses at the last minute as English club targets Parma goalkeeper Suzuki.