Villa Bolster Squad with Arrivals of Suzuki and Ruggeri
The 23-year-old joins on a permanent transfer for about £30 million and becomes the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in the Premier League.
- On Wednesday, Aston Villa announced the signing of Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma on a permanent transfer reportedly worth around 35 million euros.
- Born in Newark, New Jersey, Suzuki signed his first professional contract with Urawa Red Diamonds at age 16 before playing in Belgium with Sint-Truiden and then joining Parma.
- Suzuki becomes the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in the Premier League. Villa also confirmed the permanent arrival of Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid, who made over 100 appearances at Atalanta.
- The signing could hasten the departure of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, whose proposed move to Juventus fell through on Sunday. Villa is exploring alternative solutions for Martinez, who has three years remaining on his contract.
- Villa approached Suzuki last week after his potential transfer to Paris Saint-Germain collapsed. The club's offer proved more attractive given their plan to make him their new No. 1.
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Villa bolster squad with arrivals of Suzuki and Ruggeri
Aug 19 : Aston Villa have strengthened their squad with the permanent signings of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and left back Matteo Ruggeri, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.Japan international Suzuki, 23, joins Villa after two seasons with Parma, where he made 59 appearances. He began his professional car
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