Guglielmo Vicario is about to shake up the European transfer market: the Italian goalkeeper has made it clear that he wants to leave Tottenham and is reportedly already packed for Turin, with Juventus increasingly close to securing their new number one. In a move that could redefine the Spurs' squad and revolutionize the goalkeeping position at the Vecchia Signora, the English club has finally opened the door to a loan with an option to buy — a formula that could be crucial in unlocking negotiations.
Tottenham, now managed by Roberto De Zerbi, does not see Vicario as a central figure in their immediate future, which has facilitated the process of the Italian international's departure. The English club values the goalkeeper at around 20 million euros, but the possibility of a loan with an option to buy allows Juventus to avoid a hefty immediate investment, making the deal much more appealing for the Turin coffers. Vicario, 27, is contracted to Spurs until June 30, 2028, and currently earns 2.6 million euros net per season. However, according to the Italian press, the player is seeking a salary increase to nearly 4 million euros annually, a matter that could prolong negotiations between the parties.
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The meteoric rise of Vicario to the position of primary target for Juventus comes after the Italian club has cooled its interest in Aston Villa's Emiliano Martínez. The Argentine international, who remains on the list of preferences for the bianconeri executives, is now overshadowed by the youth and potential for growth that Vicario offers. Although the transfer fee demanded by Aston Villa is lower (around 10 million euros), the salary requested by Martínez — 5 million euros per season on a three-year contract — and the age difference (Martínez is four years older than the Italian) tip the balance in favor of the Spurs goalkeeper.
This movement takes on special importance in a summer when Juventus seeks to renew and strengthen its defensive sector, preparing to return to the fight for titles in Italy and Europe. The arrival of Vicario would be a clear sign of ambition and rejuvenation of the squad, while allowing the Turin team to plan for the future with a quality solution and international experience in goal. Tottenham, for its part, takes the opportunity to free up a significant salary and accommodate the arrival of new reinforcements sought by De Zerbi, betting on a deep restructuring of the squad.
Vicario has already effectively said goodbye to his teammates in London, feeling that his cycle in England has come to an end. “My desire is to embrace a new challenge and I am ready to take the next step in my career,” the goalkeeper confided to close sources, in a statement that reflects his wish to return to Italian football, now with the status of undisputed starter at one of the country's biggest clubs.
The outcome of the negotiations now depends on Juventus and Vicario's ability to reach an agreement regarding the salary, with the Turin club needing to find room to meet the player's demands without compromising financial sustainability. If the agreement is sealed in the coming days, Vicario will officially become the owner of Juventus' goal, definitively relegating Martínez to the background and closing one of the hottest dossiers of this transfer window.
For Tottenham, the departure of the Italian means an accelerated search for a new first-choice goalkeeper, with several names already being considered behind the scenes at the London club. For Juventus, this represents a golden opportunity to secure an elite keeper without the usual financial demands of a permanent transfer, allowing them to invest in other key positions to attack the new season.
The next chapter of this explosive deal promises to further shake up the market and could be the decisive turning point for Juventus's ambitions in 2024/25. If all goes as expected, Vicario is set to don the bianconero and face the most important challenge of his career, while fans in Turin eagerly await the new custodian of the net.
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