Everything you need to know about new Aston Villa signing Zion Suzuki

Villa have completed the transfer of Zion Suzuki from Parma

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Serie A side Parma.

Villa have reportedly agreed to pay around £25 million plus potential add-ons for the Japan international, who joins the club as first choice as they look for an exit route for former number one Emiliano Martínez.

Unai Emery and Villa have reportedly considered Suzuki a priority in the event that Martínez is sold. With a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain collapsing, it’s understood that Villa have seized the opportunity to sign a goalkeeper who has seen the move through positive eyes all summer.

Martínez appears to have been left high and dry for a second consecutive summer. Manchester United wanted him last year but not really. Juventus wanted him this year but not really.

This is what happens when a 33-year-old injured goalkeeper is so openly open to leaving over such a long period of time. The shirt now belongs to a man ten years younger and Martínez is in limbo.