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Tottenham Hotspur has finalized the departure of Guglielmo Vicario, the Italian goalkeeper aged 29, who will play on loan at Juventus during the 2026/27 season. The deal includes a purchase option of 8 million euros, with a potential additional 2 million euros in variables.
Vicario leaves London after losing his starting position in Roberto De Zerbi's plans, who has opted for Antonín Kinský as the first-choice goalkeeper. The Italian had a contract with Spurs until June 30, 2028, but now returns to Serie A three years after leaving Empoli, as reported by The Athletic.
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has joined Serie A side Juventus on a season-long loan.
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) August 18, 2026
The Italian club announced that they have the option to make the move permanent for €8 million, plus €2m in add-ons.
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Tottenham Hotspur bids farewell to Guglielmo Vicario
Guglielmo Vicario arrived at Tottenham in the summer of 2023 from Empoli in a transfer close to 20 million euros. Since then, he has played 117 official matches in the English team's jersey and kept a clean sheet on 29 occasions.
His sporting situation changed during the last season. A hernia operation towards the end of the campaign reduced his playing time, and Kinský took advantage of his opportunities to climb up the goalkeeping hierarchy.
The scenario became even clearer this summer with the arrival of Martin Dúbravka. Tottenham decided to stick with Kinský as the first choice and add the Slovak as an alternative, thus allowing Vicario to seek a new destination before the transfer window closed.
The loan enables Tottenham Hotspur to free up a spot in the squad and postpone a final decision on the player until next summer. Juventus will then have the possibility to acquire him for 8 million euros, with an additional 2 million tied to meeting certain goals.

Juventus bets on Vicario
Juventus had been searching for a goalkeeper for several weeks and eventually opted for Vicario after considering other candidates. The Italian club had been pursuing Emiliano Martínez but changed course after failing to reach an agreement with Aston Villa.
The chosen arrangement reduces financial risks for the Turin club. The loan covers the entire 2026/27 season and allows them to evaluate the goalkeeper's performance before deciding on exercising the purchase option, which could reach a maximum of 10 million euros, including variables.
Vicario also has the opportunity to regain playing time in a league he is familiar with. Prior to his time in England, he had stints at Venezia, Cagliari, Perugia, and Empoli, accumulating experience in both Serie A and Italian football's lower divisions.
Tottenham reorganizes its goalkeeping department
The Italian's departure is part of the changes driven by De Zerbi this summer. The coach has reshuffled various positions in the squad, with the goalkeeping role being one of the areas where direct modifications have been made to the hierarchy.
The London club now places its faith in 23-year-old Kinský as the first choice. Initially, 37-year-old Dúbravka fills a spot that will no longer have Vicario after three seasons in England.
The next stage will arrive in the summer of 2027. Juventus will then have to decide whether to trigger the option of 8 million plus 2 million in variables, while Tottenham Hotspur retains Guglielmo Vicario's rights until the Italian club makes a definitive decision about his future.
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