Aston Villa near €35 million agreement for Japanese keeper Zion Suzuki

Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki arrived at Aston Villa’s training ground in Birmingham for his routine medicals, a step that brings his €30 million fee – plus a €5 million bonus – to Parma and edges the Premier League move toward completion officially.

Sport Mediaset confirms Suzuki is undergoing the standard medical examinations before the deal is sealed, confirming Aston Villa’s intent to secure the Japanese international as their new goalkeeper. Parma will receive €30 million upfront, with a further €5 million contingent on performance-related bonuses.

Career trajectory and previous clubs

Parma signed Suzuki in 2024 from Sint‑Truiden for a fee close to €8 million, ending his spell in the Belgian Pro League. He subsequently featured in Italy’s Serie A, gaining the experience that raised his market value.

During the past weeks Juventus and Paris Saint‑Germain both monitored Suzuki, with PSG reportedly close to a deal. When negotiations with the French club fell through, the transfer market opened again, allowing Aston Villa to step in.

Aston Villa, based in Birmingham, will add the 2002‑born goalkeeper to its Premier League squad. The move marks Suzuki’s first experience in England’s top flight after stints in Belgium and Italy.

The €35 million total represents a substantial plus‑value for Parma, which invested significantly less three years earlier. The proceeds will bolster the Emilia‑Romagna club’s budget ahead of the upcoming season.

The CALCIOMERCATO 26/27 table now lists Zion Suzuki as ready to bid farewell to Parma and Serie A.

The report originates from Spaziocalcio.it and was echoed by Sport Mediaset.