Aston Villa signs Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki on permanent deal

Aston Villa have brought in a new goalkeeper ahead of the Premier League season

Aston Villa completed the signings of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and left back Matteo Ruggeri on Wednesday. Japan international Suzuki, 23, joins on a permanent deal from Parma having spent the last two seasons in Serie A, and his signing throws the future of current number one Emiliano Martinez into doubt.

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.