PSG’s €35 million chase for Parma’s Japanese keeper reshapes goalkeeping plans

Paris Saint‑Germain are reported to be eyeing Parma FC’s 23‑year‑old goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, with a potential summer move valued at roughly €35 million. The Newark, New Jersey‑born Japanese international shone at the recent World Cup, earning praise for his composure.

PSG need a medium‑term strengthening option between the sticks, as they look for a youthful alternative to their current goalkeeping roster. The club’s strategy calls for depth beyond the existing choices, making Suzuki a fitting candidate.

The squad already includes Matvey Safonov and Lucas Chevalier, while the newly signed Italian teenager Alessandro Longoni adds further competition. Adding the Nippon keeper would intensify the battle for the starting spot.

Parma would welcome a €35 million influx, especially as Suzuki’s contract runs until 2030, providing financial flexibility for the Emilia‑Romagna side. The Gialloblu side recorded 22 appearances for the keeper last season, with six clean sheets despite a hand injury.

His profile has also attracted Aston Villa, who are searching for a successor to Emiliano Martínez, and Leeds United, widening the pool of interested clubs. The interest from these clubs underscores Suzuki’s rising reputation.

If the summer deal materialises, the Jersey‑born goalkeeper will leave Emilia‑Romagna for a top‑flight challenge, while PSG secures a promising talent for the future. Competition from other suitors could complicate negotiations, but the €35 million offer remains on the table. The report was compiled by Léo Aschi.