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Juventus Set to Loan Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham
8/17/2026, 11:15:05 AM
Core Transfer Details
Juventus are slated to announce an agreement on August 17, 2026 to acquire Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan. The deal includes a non-mandatory option for Juventus to make the move permanent. Tottenham have accepted the proposal, and Vicario has indicated a desire to return to Italy, making the transfer mutually beneficial for player and clubs.
Background & Context
Vicario began his senior career in Italy, debuting on loan at fourth-tier Fontanafredda in 2014 before helping Venezia achieve promotion in 2015. He later played for Cagliari, Perugia, and Empoli, joining Empoli permanently in 2022. In 2023 he moved to Tottenham for roughly €20 million.
At Spurs, Vicario quickly became the first-choice goalkeeper, starting all 38 league matches in Roberto De Zerbi’s inaugural season and helping the club finish fifth. An ankle injury limited him to 24 starts the following season, and a hernia operation on March 22, 2026 sidelined him for the remainder of that campaign. During his absence, Antonín Kinský was promoted to the starting role and later confirmed as the preferred No. 1 on De Zerbi’s pre-season tour of Australia and New Zealand. Consequently, Vicario fell out of Tottenham’s plans and did not feature in the club’s pre-season fixtures.
Data & Statistics
- 117 total appearances for Tottenham across all competitions, with 29 clean sheets.
- 43 league games played in the 2025-26 season before the March 22 surgery.
- 5 senior caps for Italy; part of the squad that reached the last-16 at Euro 2024 (unused substitute).
- Transfer fee to Tottenham in 2023 reported at ? €20 million.
Official Statements & Responses
Juventus officials emphasized the loan structure as a response to the club’s financial constraints during the summer window, preferring a flexible arrangement over an outright purchase. Dawan reported that the goalkeeper’s personal preference for a return to Italy was a decisive factor in the negotiations.
Tottenham’s management, as conveyed by multiple reports, indicated that De Zerbi has promoted Kinský as the new No. 1 goalkeeper, with veteran Martin Dúbravka providing additional competition. Vicario’s exclusion from the pre-season squad was presented as a strategic move to reshape the club’s goalkeeping department.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the precise nature of the purchase clause. SBNation noted uncertainty about whether Juventus’ “buy clause” constitutes an option or an obligation, while Dawan and the New York Times describe the arrangement as a loan with a non-mandatory option to buy. No definitive clarification has been provided by either club, leaving the future permanence of the deal ambiguous.
What’s Next
The loan will run for the 2026-27 season, after which Juventus may exercise the option to purchase Vicario permanently. Should the option be triggered, the move would give Juventus a proven shot-stopper familiar with Serie A, while Tottenham would continue to develop Kinský as their long-term first-choice goalkeeper. Both clubs are expected to finalize squad registrations ahead of the upcoming season’s start.
