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Aston Villa Nears Signing of Zion Suzuki as Emi Martinez Linked to Juventus

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2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · United Kingdom

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  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

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Aston Villa is closing in on the signing of Japanese international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma. The 23 year old, who was born in America and played in the World Cup this summer, is expected to join the club for a fee reported between 30 million pounds and 35 million euros. This move coincides with increasing speculation that current goalkeeper Emi Martinez will depart for Juventus. The 33 year old Argentina international has been a target for the Italian club this summer. While Aston Villa's director of football operations previously stated Martinez would stay, reports indicate the club is now more likely to sell. Juventus is reportedly negotiating a deal that could involve a base fee of 7 million euros plus 3 million euros in variables, though Aston Villa may seek 10 million euros. Martinez, who helped Villa win the Europa League in May, would potentially sign a three year contract with the Serie A side. He missed a recent Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint Germain after being granted a month off following the World Cup.

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The center lean outlet framed the event as a potential transition in the squad, focusing on the arrival of Suzuki and the uncertainty of Martinez's future.
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The center-right lean outlet framed the event as an acceleration of Martinez's move to Juventus, presenting the signing of Suzuki as a clear signal that the transfer is imminent.

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