‘Signing of the season’ - Zion Suzuki helps Aston Villa forget about Emi Martinez as former goalkeeper Brad Friedel lauds £30m Japan international
Goal | 06.11.2026 11:00
Zion Suzuki has helped Aston Villa to quickly forget about Emi Martinez, Brad Friedel has told GOAL, with the Japan international goalkeeper becoming Unai Emery’s “signing of the season”. There was a World Cup-winning void to be filled in the West Midlands during the summer of 2026, with £30 million ($40m) being invested in recruiting a new No.1.
