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Ex-Aston Villa Scout Questions Zion Suzuki's £30m Fee After Fulham Blunder

Ex-Aston Villa Scout Questions Zion Suzuki's £30m Fee After Fulham Blunder
International Transfers · 05:56:46 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Former Aston Villa scout has questioned whether goalkeeper Zion Suzuki justifies his reported £30 million transfer fee following a costly error during the Premier League match against Fulham on November 3, 2026.

The scout, speaking to GOAL.com, stated that Suzuki "certainly hasn't impressed me" after the Japanese international's blunder contributed to Fulham's goal in the 2026/27 season encounter at Villa Park.

Suzuki, who joined Aston Villa for a substantial fee, has faced scrutiny over his performances, and this latest mistake has intensified debate about his value.

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