Parma Move Quickly After Goalkeeper Injury
Injury Forces Rapid Response
Parma reacted urgently this week after confirming that first-choice goalkeeper Zion Suzuki faces an extended layoff. The Japanese international is expected to be unavailable for roughly three to four months, a setback that leaves the squad thin at a position that rarely allows for improvisation.
The timing of the injury is particularly challenging, with a demanding schedule ahead and limited internal options. Club officials began canvassing the market almost immediately once the medical assessment was finalized.
Romano: Parma Close to Deal for Vicente Guaita
Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reported on social media that Parma are closing in on a short-term agreement with Spanish goalkeeper Vicente Guaita, who is currently unattached. Romano said the deal would take effect immediately and run through the end of the season.
Guaita, 37, spent several seasons with Crystal Palace in the Premier League before returning to Spain, and his free-agent status made negotiations straightforward. His profile offers Parma an experienced, low-risk option capable of stepping in right away.
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Guaita’s Experience Seen as Key Asset
With more than a decade of top-flight football across Spain and England, Guaita brings a level of steadiness the club urgently needs. While the arrangement is expected to be temporary, his presence should help stabilize Parma’s back line during Suzuki’s recovery period.
The club has not issued an official statement, but people familiar with the matter say final paperwork is being completed. Once confirmed, Guaita is expected to move directly into the starting role.
Sources: Reporting from Fabrizio Romano (social media).
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