Why Juventus eye Vicario as Tottenham turmoil deepens

Guglielmo Vicario, the 29‑year‑old Italy international goalkeeper, has been keen to leave Tottenham Hotspur since before Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment, while Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti’s recent comments have sparked speculation that the Bianconeri may move for him this month, especially after Paris Saint‑Germain’s interest in Parma and Zion Suzuki.

The Bianconeri are expected to swoop for Italy international Vicario this month, and Paris Saint‑Germain has moved ahead in the race for Parma and Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, adding further intrigue to the transfer market.

Spalletti said, “Vicario is an experienced goalkeeper who has already gone through some situations, one of them serious. We have to understand why a club like Tottenham decided to leave him out, what evaluations they made.” His remarks raised a few eyebrows.

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Vicario underwent sports‑hernia surgery in March and was not taken on Tottenham’s pre‑season tour, officially due to a minor injury. La dello Sport insists the real reason is his frustration at being treated like a scapegoat by fans for his struggle with aggressive marking on set‑plays. This explains his determination to walk away.

The 29‑year‑old moved from Empoli to Tottenham in 2023 for €18.5m and was instrumental in their Europa League triumph. He grew frustrated last season when Tottenham barely avoided relegation from the Premier League. His discontent has been evident since that campaign.

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Vicario lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy after Tottenham’s victory in the 2025 final against Manchester United in Bilbao. Although he gets along with Roberto De Zerbi, it is claimed the decision to walk away was made this summer, and the coach is not going to try to change his mind.

The juxtaposition of Vicario’s frustration at Tottenham and Juventus’s readiness to act underscores the goalkeeper’s uncertain future, leaving the Bianconeri on high alert for his availability.