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Juventus keeper search focuses on Suzuki

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2026-07-26 03:06 UTC → 2026-07-26 16:46 UTC · added removed

After reorganising its hierarchy in July 2024, Juventus set a €5 million target for initially targeted Aston Villa’s Argentine keeper Emiliano Martínez, planning to fund Martínez with a €5 million price tag, linking the move with to a future Jonathan David sale. Former Juventus keeper Michelangelo Rampulla warned that By mid‑2026 the club preferred a focus shifted to younger, ball‑playing option such as Unai Simón. Post‑World Cup, the club evaluated keepers, and former third‑choice Zion Suzuki and monitored other prospects while rivals PSG, Aston Villa, Leeds United and Newcastle United entered the race. In July 2026 the search intensified. Juventus announced a provisional personal‑terms agreement with Martínez and entered talks with Aston Villa over a transfer fee the English side deems very high. The Italian club continues to keep alternatives on the table, including Guglielmo Vicario, teenage German Noah Atubolu and former Manchester United veteran David De Gea, while the board assesses all candidates to secure a clear first‑choice goalkeeper for emerged as the upcoming season. By late July 2026 Juventus elevated Japanese‑born goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, then at Parma, to a priority target. Negotiations with Parma are under way, with a fee close to €30 million expected, and Paris Saint‑Germain have also shown interest, adding competitive pressure. frontrunner. On 25 July 2026 CEO Giovanni Carnevali and manager Luciano Spalletti confirmed Suzuki as the club’s top priority, estimating a transfer priority. The 23‑year‑old, praised for shot‑stopping and ball distribution, is being pursued for roughly fee of about €30 million (≈¥5.5 billion). New details indicate that talks with Parma are now advanced, with the Italian side demanding more than €30 million (≈¥55 billion). Spalletti has highlighted Suzuki’s ability to play out from the back and his powerful long‑kick as key to Juventus’ tactical rebuild. Paris Saint‑Germain cite a possible vacancy if Lucas Chevalier departs, while Aston Villa and other European sides have also entered the bidding race. Meanwhile, race, preparing an offer that could complicate negotiations. Juventus continues to monitor other options, including Lucas Chevalier (PSG), Guglielmo Vicario and several high‑profile keepers, while also dealt with addressing squad needs in defense and midfield, such as interest in centre‑back Gleison Bremer and discussed possible replacements, while retaining Douglas Luiz per former midfielder Claudio Marchisio urged retention of Douglas Luiz to maintain midfield stability as the rebuild proceeds. Marchisio’s advice.

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  1. 2026-07-26 16:46 UTC Juventus keeper search focuses on Suzuki
  2. 2026-07-26 03:06 UTC Juventus keeper search focuses on Suzuki
  3. 2026-07-25 23:25 UTC Juventus rebuilds, keeper hunt ongoing

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