PSG, which sent Lee Kang-in, is so serious about 'recruiting a Japanese national team player'... "Transfer fee as high as 33 million euros"

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Japan is in an uproar over the possibility of its starting goalkeeper moving to a major club. While South Korean national team midfielder Lee Kang-in departs for Atletico Madrid, the transfer of Japan's key goalkeeper Suzuki Zayon (23, Parma) to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has become increasingly concrete.

Japanese media outlet 'Tokyo Sports' reported on the 6th, citing football specialist outlet 'Football Italia', that "PSG has submitted a significantly increased transfer fee offer to Parma for Suzuki."

According to the report, Suzuki has already reached a personal agreement with PSG based on his outstanding performance at the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup. However, negotiations have stalled because his current club, Parma, is demanding a transfer fee of 40 million euros (approximately 72.8 billion won). Initially, PSG offered a total of 33 million euros (approximately 60 billion won), including a bonus of 5 million euros, but this fell short of Parma's demand.

In response, PSG revised its terms and submitted a renewed offer. The media outlet stated that "PSG sent back an offer totaling around 35 million euros (approximately 63.7 billion won) with a higher proportion of guaranteed amounts." It explained that this involves reducing the bonus portion while significantly increasing the guaranteed amount ratio. For example, it would be structured as a base transfer fee of 33 million euros plus a bonus of 2 million euros (approximately 3.2 billion won).

The report further added that "if the transfer agreement is finalized through this proposal, Suzuki is highly likely to move to PSG and then immediately be loaned out to Juventus in Italy's Serie A."

Previously, foreign media outlets such as the British outlet 'Sky Sports' and the French outlet 'PSG Talk' reported that PSG was betting everything on acquiring Suzuki to end its goalkeeper crisis from last season. Although PSG signed Lucas Chevalier last summer, his inconsistent performance caused him to lose out in the starting goalkeeper competition, leading PSG to identify Suzuki, who has been proven at the North America World Cup, as its top priority for a future goalkeeper.

Suzuki played two seasons with Parma in Serie A, recording overwhelming statistics such as second place in long-pass success rate and second place in aerial duel wins, demonstrating dominance in build-up play and aerial battles. In particular, he showcased unparalleled shot-stopping ability by repeatedly denying shots from superstar attackers in matches against the Netherlands and Brazil during the World Cup finals, earning recognition from Europe's top clubs.

Denis Rudel, a coach who previously coached Suzuki, praised him through 'Sky Sports', stating, "Suzuki's body is pure muscle; his reaction speed and hand grip strength are extraordinary. He possesses physical capabilities that allow him to send the ball over 20 meters with just one throw."

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