Overview
- Juventus completed the move on Tuesday with a one-season loan from Tottenham that includes an €8 million buy option plus up to €2 million in performance add-ons.
- Coach Luciano Spalletti praised Vicario as a 'top' goalkeeper and the player called joining Juventus a lifelong dream after passing medicals and joining the squad.
- Juventus abandoned a long pursuit of Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martínez after talks stalled, with multiple reports citing Martínez’s ongoing finger problem and Villa’s recruitment of Zion Suzuki as factors.
- Tottenham have accepted Vicario’s exit and are reported to be exploring a move for Martínez as they reshape their goalkeeping ranks under Roberto De Zerbi.
- The signing gives Juventus an immediate, cost-controlled option to replace uncertain domestic keepers and leaves key near-term questions over Martínez’s future and whether Vicario will be made permanent next summer.