Guglielmo Vicario’s Tottenham Hotspur future appears to be reaching a dramatic conclusion, with the Italian goalkeeper now on the verge of completing a return to Serie A with Juventus this summer.
After months of speculation surrounding his desire to return to Italy, the 29-year-old is finally closing in on a move to Turin. Reports have indicated that Tottenham and Juventus have reached an agreement that will see Vicario join the Italian giants on loan, with the deal including an option for Juventus to make the transfer permanent.
The latest development has moved quickly. On Monday, reports relayed that Tottenham had reached an agreement with Juventus over Vicario’s departure, prompting the goalkeeper to travel to Italy to undergo his medical examinations. His arrival has further strengthened suggestions that the transfer is now approaching its final stages.
For Vicario, the move represents an opportunity to restart his career in familiar surroundings. The goalkeeper previously made his name in Italian football before moving to Tottenham, and a return to Serie A could provide him with the chance to rediscover his best form.
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti has also made it clear that he is pleased with the club’s decision to bring the goalkeeper to Turin. Following Juventus’ friendly against Juventus Next Gen, Spalletti was asked about Vicario and expressed his satisfaction with the impending arrival.
“Vicario? I’m satisfied; he was one of those we had in our sights,” Spalletti said, highlighting that the goalkeeper had been on Juventus’ radar for some time.
The Juventus boss also acknowledged that negotiations had taken longer than expected, but insisted that such delays were normal during the transfer process.
“There were some situations that dragged on, which are normal in the process of signing players. I’m happy,” he added.
Spalletti already knows Vicario well from their time together with the Italian national team, making the move even more intriguing. The manager clearly believes the goalkeeper still has plenty to offer despite what has been a difficult period towards the end of his Tottenham career.
Spalletti admitted that he does not know exactly what went wrong for Vicario in north London but insisted that the goalkeeper remains a high-quality player.
“I know Guglielmo very well; he’s an experienced goalkeeper who’s already mature, but he’s still young,” Spalletti explained. “The last period hasn’t been so positive because we don’t know what happened at Tottenham, but he’s an excellent player.”
The comments will undoubtedly encourage Vicario as he prepares for the next chapter of his career. Juventus clearly see him as a goalkeeper capable of competing at the highest level, while Spalletti appears confident that the Italian can regain his confidence in familiar surroundings.
Interestingly, the financial details of the agreement appear to have changed slightly from earlier reports. The latest information suggests Vicario will join Juventus on a free loan, while the purchase option has reportedly been reduced to €10 million, rather than the €15 million previously mentioned.
Juventus are also expected to cover Vicario’s full net salary, reportedly worth around €2.5 million per year.
For Tottenham, the agreement brings an end to an increasingly uncertain situation surrounding their goalkeeper. For Juventus, meanwhile, it could prove to be a relatively low-risk opportunity to bring an experienced Italian international back to Serie A.
The official announcement is now expected shortly, with Juventus reportedly preparing to make Vicario’s arrival official in the coming hours.
If everything goes according to plan, Vicario will soon trade Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Turin and begin a fresh chapter under Spalletti at Juventus. The move could give the goalkeeper a much-needed opportunity to rebuild his reputation—and potentially remind Italian football why Juventus were so keen to bring him home.
