Parma sign Guaita to replace Suzuki, debut possible today | OneFootball

Parma has identified the new guardian of their goal. The club from Emilia has reached an agreement with Vicente Guaita, a Spanish goalkeeper born in 1987, who became a free agent after his last season at Celta Vigo.

Parma, deal done for Guaita to replace Suzuki. Today medical exams and signing, Cuesta considers immediate use

The operation was accelerated due to the serious injury suffered by Zion Suzuki, who was sidelined by a displaced fracture of the scaphoid and a finger on his left hand: recovery time estimated between three and four months.

Guaita will be in the city today to complete medical exams and sign a contract until June. The goal is to make him immediately available to Carlos Cuesta, already looking ahead to Sunday's away game in Verona.

Cuesta's dilemma: Guaita as a starter right away or give Corvi a chance?

Despite the experience brought by the new arrival, the coach has not yet made a decision: “Guaita will be available already in Verona, but I need to evaluate whether to immediately field a newly arrived goalkeeper or rely on Corvi, who already knows the team's structure and movements,” is the internal line at the club.

Corvi, Suzuki's designated deputy, has participated in all training sessions during the last break and knows Cuesta's system perfectly. However, he has never debuted in Serie A, which pushes the management to prefer a profile capable of providing immediate security.

With the signing of Guaita, Parma also avoids having to resort to the youth team to complete the trio of goalkeepers: the role will be covered by Rinaldi, already part of the squad.

From La Liga to the Premier, then back to Spain: the career of a reliable goalkeeper

Guaita brings to Parma a vast amount of experience gained in various high-level contexts. His training began at Valencia, where he progressed through the youth sector until his debut in La Liga in 2008. After a loan to Recreativo Huelva, he returned to Mestalla, collecting five high-performance seasons.

He then moved to Getafe, where he played four seasons as a starter before making the leap to the Premier League. Joining Crystal Palace marked one of the brightest moments of his career: five years as a protagonist, consistent performances, and a solid reputation as a highly reliable goalkeeper.

In 2023, he returned to Spain to join Celta Vigo, where he played two seasons maintaining high standards and offering leadership contributions.

Why Parma is betting on Guaita: they needed a guide for the youngest team in the league

Parma has the youngest squad in Serie A and is going through a phase of the season where the goal of staying up requires stability, personality, and effective communication between departments. Guaita's arrival addresses a clear need: to have a goalkeeper capable of guiding the defensive line and being a strong presence in the locker room.

The lack of familiarity with the Italian league is not considered a limitation, as the goalkeeper brings with him tactical and technical experience accumulated in three of Europe's most competitive leagues. Additionally, his Spanish nationality could facilitate rapid integration with Cuesta, immediately easing communication.

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