Villa Nears Signing of Suzuki, Leaving Martinez in Limbo
· Sports · BBC Sport
Aston Villa are close to signing Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki for a reported £30m, a move that would leave the club without their long‑time number one. Suzuki, a Japan international who joined Parma in 2024, could arrive before the transfer deadline. The club’s director of football operations previously said Martinez would stay, but the deal is now likely to end Martinez’s 33‑year spell at Villa. Martinez, who helped Villa win the Europa League in May, is reportedly in talks with Juventus, who have shown interest this summer. Suzuki has played 59 matches for Parma since joining from Urawa Red Diamonds, and his arrival would give Villa a new first‑choice goalkeeper for the Premier League season that opens on Sunday against Brighton.
Why it matters
The potential transfer could reshape Villa’s defensive line and affect their Premier League performance, while a move for Martinez might see the Argentine star join a top Serie A club, altering the market dynamics for senior goalkeepers in Europe.
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