Juventus Bid for Emiliano Martínez and Aston Villa’s Pursuit of Zion Suzuki

Juventus have submitted a new offer for Aston Villa’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez: €7 million guaranteed plus €3 million in add-ons, totalling €10 million. Villa value Martínez at €10 million guaranteed, leaving a gap in the payment structure. At the same time, Villa have reached an agreement with Parma for Japan international Zion Suzuki. Reported fees vary: Sky Sports cites £29.9 million (€35 million), while Football365 notes an initial £25.6 million rising to £30 million with bonuses.

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Martínez joined Villa from Arsenal in September 2020 and has made over 250 appearances. He signed a five-year extension in August 2024, binding him to Villa until 2029, and was Argentina’s starter at the 2026 World Cup, playing the final on 19 July 2026.

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Suzuki, 24, moved from Urawa Red Diamonds to Parma in 2024 after a loan in Belgium, accumulating 57 Serie A appearances. He started all four of Japan’s matches at the 2026 World Cup before their round-of-32 exit. Earlier this summer he was linked to PSG, a deal that collapsed, prompting Villa to reopen talks with Parma.

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• 19 July 2026 – Martínez appears in the World Cup final.

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• Mid-July 2026 – Juventus submit a €10 million bid for Martínez.

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• 15 August 2026 – Villa reported to be negotiating with Parma for Suzuki.

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• Martínez: 33 years; contract until 2029; >250 club appearances; €10 million guaranteed fee sought by Villa; Juventus offer €7 million guaranteed + €3 million add-ons.

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• Suzuki: 24 years; 57 Serie A appearances; fee ranges from £25.6 million (initial) to £30 million with bonuses or £29.9 million (€35 million).

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Villa’s director of football Damian Vidagany reiterated that Martínez remains a key part of the club’s plans and dismissed speculation about a Juventus move. Juventus are also monitoring other goalkeeping options, including Guglielmo Vicario and Ederson.

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• Bid Structure: FootballPlace describes Juventus’s offer as €7 million guaranteed plus €3 million add-ons; Sky Sports reports an £8.5 million (€10 million) bid without detailing the split.

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• Suzuki Fee: Sky Sports cites a £29.9 million (€35 million) agreement; Football365 mentions an initial £25.6 million rising to £30 million. No club has confirmed the final figure.

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• Official Confirmation: Neither Juventus nor Villa have released a joint statement confirming a completed transfer for either goalkeeper.

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Securing Suzuki would give Villa a ready replacement for Martínez, allowing the Argentine to leave without a vacancy. For Juventus, signing Martínez would add an experienced international goalkeeper, though interest in Vicario and Ederson suggests the club retains alternatives. The narrowing valuation gaps indicate a possible resolution before the summer window closes, potentially reshaping the goalkeeping landscape in both the Premier League and Serie A.

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