Japan worldwide Zion Suzuki has revealed that he has beforehand rejected curiosity from the Premier League earlier than ultimately ending up at Parma in the summertime of 2024.
The 22-year-old stopper not too long ago gave an in-depth interview to La Repubblica, throughout which he spoke about his doable choices overseas, his time in Serie A up to now and the most well-liked Italian in Japan.
Suzuki in the summertime on a everlasting deal from Belgian outfit Sint-Truiden. He had spent the 2023-24 season on mortgage in Belgium earlier than technically signing completely in the summertime, just for Parma to purchase out his contract instantly afterwards.
Whereas enjoying for Sint-Truiden, Suzuki had reportedly been provided a deal at Manchester United, however determined towards it with a view to proceed together with his constant enjoying time. Chelsea have been additionally among the many events.
Suzuki: ‘They wished me within the Premier League,” earlier than becoming a member of Parma
“They wished me within the Premier League after I was in Japan, however I might have performed extra in Belgium. I’m pleased with my alternative. Serie A is understood all over the world for the standard of its goalkeepers,” Suzuki .
He later continued: “I dream of changing into the perfect goalkeeper on this planet and profitable the Champions League. I’ve that on the identical stage as profitable the World Cup with Japan. One thing very troublesome, solely seen in cartoons, however by no means say by no means.”
Suzuki additionally went on to disclose his favorite goalkeepers: He picked two previous and current, earlier than being requested for the perfect present Italy goalkeeper.
“Ederson from Manchester Metropolis is my idol, he’s a phenomenon together with his toes, too. I practice to be like him. Buffon can also be a legend.”
And, on his most well-liked Azzurri goalkeeper, he mentioned: “I respect Donnarumma, however I’d select Vicario from Tottenham. He has unbelievable reflexes and saves pictures from a yard away.”
Suzuki additionally revealed which former Italy participant is the most well-liked again residence in Japan.
He mentioned: “Amongst gamers and coaches, Massimo Ficcadenti is probably the most beloved in Japan. The previous Verona and Torino midfielder. He coached right here for a few years and is usually on TV, he’s very talked-about.”
