Villa sign goalkeeper Suzuki and left-back Ruggeri

Aston Villa have announced the signings of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and left-back Matteo Ruggeri. The Japanese international Suzuki, 23, moves from Italian club Parma for a £30m fee. Meanwhile, Argentine left-back Ruggeri, 24, joins Villa from Atletico Madrid for £17m. Suzuki's arrival comes just weeks after Emi Martinez's £30m move to Juventus fell through, leaving Villa to consider their options for a long-term number one.

Suzuki, who has made 59 appearances for Serie A side Parma, is seen by Villa as their future first-choice keeper, with the potential to be one of the world's best. His former coach, Dennis Rudel, describes Suzuki as a powerful and mentally strong player, praising his distribution and ability to reach balls with his powerful hands and feet.