Champions League winner signs 23-year-old Japanese mixed-race goalkeeper! Transfer fee €35 million, may be loaned to Juventus for one year.

On August 11, Beijing time, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed with his iconic "HERE WE GO" that Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain has reached an agreement in principle with Parma for the signing of Zion Suzuki.

The 23-year-old Japanese mixed-race goalkeeper joins Paris for a total fee of €35 million, as a future investment, with both sides set to sign a five-year contract.

PSG is considering loaning Zion Suzuki for one year to secure regular playing time, with Juventus as the main candidate for his next destination, and a decision will be made soon. However, if Chevalier leaves this summer, PSG does not rule out the possibility of Zion Suzuki staying with the team directly this season.

The 23-year-old Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki was born on August 21, 2002, in Newark, New Jersey, USA. His father is of Ghanaian descent and his mother is Japanese.

In 2023, Zion Suzuki turned down an offer from Manchester United. At that time, he was the second-choice goalkeeper for Urawa Reds and stated that after analysis, he believed it was more important to improve step by step.

On July 15, 2024, Parma signed him for about €10 million, making him the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in Serie A. Last season, Zion Suzuki only played 22 matches for Parma due to injury, conceding 30 goals.

In this summer's World Cup, Zion Suzuki started as Japan's main goalkeeper in 4 matches, keeping one clean sheet. Currently, his latest market value on Transfermarkt is €30 million.