Aston Villa completes €50m deal for Suzuki and Ruggeri
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Aston Villa has finalized a double transfer for goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and full-back Matteo Ruggeri on August 19, 2026. Suzuki joins from Parma for €30m, potentially rising to €35m with add-ons, and signs a five-year contract. He is expected to replace Emiliano Martínez as the club's starting goalkeeper. Ruggeri arrives from Atlético de Madrid for €20m after one season with 45 appearances and seven assists. Both players bolster Villa's squad as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Zion Suzuki joins Aston Villa for €30m from Parma.
- •Matteo Ruggeri signs for €20m from Atlético de Madrid.
- •Suzuki signs a five-year contract; replaces Martínez.
- •Ruggeri had 45 appearances and 7 assists in his last season.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa complete £47m double deal and close in on another signing
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa confirm double signing of Zion Suzuki and Matteo Ruggeri
- 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — Villa sign goalkeeper Suzuki and left-back Ruggeri
- 8:41 AMBBC Sport — Villa sign goalkeeper Suzuki and left-back Ruggeri
- 8:11 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 BREAKING: Aston Villa announce €50m double deal
"Aston Villa have strengthened their squad with the arrivals of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and left-back Matteo Ruggeri.Suzuki has joined from Serie A side Parma for a fee understood to be around £30 mill...
"Aston Villa have completed the signings of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma and defender Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid.Suzuki joins Unai Emery’s side for a fee of around £30m, while Ruggeri ...
"Aston Villa have started Wednesday by announcing a double deal for Zion Suzuki and Matteo Ruggeri.The Japan international goalkeeper joins from Parma in a deal worth €30m which has the potential to...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:30 AMAston Villa complete £47m double deal and close in on another signing
Aston Villa have completed the signings of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma and defender Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid.Suzuki joins Unai Emery’s side for a fee of around £30m, while Ruggeri ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:25 AMAston Villa confirm double signing of Zion Suzuki and Matteo Ruggeri
Aston Villa have strengthened their squad with the arrivals of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and left-back Matteo Ruggeri.Suzuki has joined from Serie A side Parma for a fee understood to be around £30 mill...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:41 AMVilla sign goalkeeper Suzuki and left-back Ruggeri
Aston Villa spend around £47m to land Japan international goalkeeper Zion Sukuki and Italian left-back Matteo Ruggeri.
- BBC SportAug 19, 2026, 8:41 AMVilla sign goalkeeper Suzuki and left-back Ruggeri
Aston Villa confirm the signings of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and left-back Matteo Ruggeri in deals worth a combined £47m.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:11 AM🚨 BREAKING: Aston Villa announce €50m double deal
Aston Villa have started Wednesday by announcing a double deal for Zion Suzuki and Matteo Ruggeri.The Japan international goalkeeper joins from Parma in a deal worth €30m which has the potential to...
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