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Aston Villa signs Zion Suzuki and Matteo Ruggeri
Aston Villa has officially announced the dual signings of Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri to bolster their squad ahead of the Champions League season.
Suzuki joins from Parma in a deal reported to be worth approximately 35 million euros, including bonuses. The 23-year-old, who represented Japan at the 2026 World Cup, is expected to compete for the starting position, potentially impacting the future of current first-choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. Reports suggest Martínez's potential move to Juventus has stalled due to financial disagreements.
Ruggeri arrives from Atlético Madrid for a fee estimated between 20 and 25 million euros. The 24-year-old left-back, who previously played for Atalanta, is expected to provide depth in the defensive line following the departure of Lucas Digne to Paris Saint-Germain.
Entities
Aston Villa · Atlético Madrid · Emi Martinez · Emiliano Martínez · Matteo Ruggeri · Parma · Unai Emery · Zion Suzuki
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Matteo Ruggeri won the UEFA Europa League with Atalanta in 2024. europacalcio.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aston Villa has signed goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma on a permanent transfer. europacalcio.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aston Villa has signed left-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid on a permanent transfer. europacalcio.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The transfer fee for Zion Suzuki is worth up to 35 million euros (approximately $40 million). japantoday.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The signing of Suzuki creates uncertainty regarding the future of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez at Aston Villa. www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Zion Suzuki is the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in the Premier League. japantoday.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ruggeri has signed a contract with Aston Villa until 2031. www.calciosalernitana.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aston Villa has officially signed left-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atlético Madrid. www.calciosalernitana.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ruggeri will replace Lucas Digne at Aston Villa following Digne's transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Salernitana will receive over 150,000 euros in solidarity contributions from the transfer. www.calciosalernitana.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ruggeri played 47 official matches for Atlético Madrid during his one season there. as.com · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · www.levante-emv.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The transfer fee for the permanent move is 30 million euros. www.calciosalernitana.it