Aston Villa signs Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki on permanent deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:35 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Aston Villa has confirmed the signing of Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki on a permanent transfer, reported to be around 35 million euros ($40 million). Suzuki, who played for Japan in the recent World Cup, is the first Japanese goalkeeper to join the Premier League. His arrival could accelerate the potential departure of Emiliano Martinez, who has attracted interest from clubs in Italy. Suzuki previously played for Urawa Red Diamonds and Serie A's Parma, as well as a brief stint in Belgium with Sint-Truiden.
- •Zion Suzuki joins Aston Villa from Parma.
- •He is the first Japanese goalkeeper in Premier League history.
- •Transfer fee is reported around 35 million euros.
- •Signing may lead to Emiliano Martinez's exit from the club.
- •Suzuki represented Japan in the latest World Cup.
- 8:59 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa signs Japan goalkeeper Suzuki to leave Martinez future uncertain
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Japanese 'keeper Suzuki signs for Aston Villa
"Aston Villa signed U.S.-born Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma on Wednesday, a transfer that raises doubts about the future of Argentina international Emi Martinez at the Premier League club heading into the new season. The 23-year-old Suzuki, who was Japan's goalkeeper at the World Cup this summer and made a memorable save onto the post from Brazil star Vinícius Júnior's shot, moved in a deal worth up to 35 million euros ($40 million), The Athletic reported.
"Aston Villa announced on Wednesday they have signed Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, which could hasten the departure of Argentina 'keeper Emiliano Martinez from the Premier League club.The 23-year-old will be the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in the Premier League.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:59 AMAston Villa signs Japan goalkeeper Suzuki to leave Martinez future uncertain
Aston Villa signed U.S.-born Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma on Wednesday, a transfer that raises doubts about the future of Argentina international Emi Martinez at the Premier League club heading into the new season. The 23-year-old Suzuki, who was Japan's goalkeeper at the World Cup this summer and made a memorable save onto the post from Brazil star Vinícius Júnior's shot, moved in a deal worth up to 35 million euros ($40 million), The Athletic reported.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:35 AMJapanese 'keeper Suzuki signs for Aston Villa
Aston Villa announced on Wednesday they have signed Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, which could hasten the departure of Argentina 'keeper Emiliano Martinez from the Premier League club.The 23-year-old will be the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in the Premier League.
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