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Guglielmo Vicario: Tottenham sign Italian goalkeeper from Empoli on five-year deal

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Guglielmo Vicario
Guglielmo Vicario is yet to earn his first international cap but was an unused substitute in Italy's Nations League semi-final defeat by Spain in June

Tottenham have signed Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Serie A side Empoli on a five-year contract.

He is the second signing under new manager Ange Postecoglou, after Sweden midfielder Dejan Kulusevski turned his loan spell into a permanent move.

Vicario, 26, impressed in his two years at Empoli, earning a first international call-up last season.

Spurs captain and current number one Hugo Lloris has 12 months left on his contract.

Vicario is described by the north London club as a "commanding goalkeeper with the ability to play out from the back".

He started his career at Udinese and had spells at Cagliari, Perugia and Venezia before joining Empoli in July 2021 following their promotion to Serie A.

Empoli were expected to be battling against relegation but the 6ft 4in keeper has helped them to consecutive 14th-place finishes.

Last season Vicario conceded just 39 goals in 31 league appearances, keeping seven clean sheets, as Empoli finished 12 points clear of the drop zone.

He received his first call-up to the Italy squad in September, when he was an unused substitute in their 1-0 home defeat by England in European Championship qualifying.

Vicario has since been named on the bench for friendlies against Albania and Austria, and in their run to this month's Nations League semi-final.

Fraser Forster, 35, is another option in goal for Spurs and the England keeper deputised last season when Lloris was injured.

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  • Comment posted by Bob P, at 18:11 27 Jun 2023

    Lloris signed for £12m in 2012 and been number 1 keeper since. Meanwhile Chelsea burn through £125m plus for sub-standard keepers. Lloris has been a true loyal servant of the club and will be great au revoir when he moves on.

    • Reply posted by twinprime, at 18:13 27 Jun 2023

      twinprime replied:
      Both Chelsea keepers are a distinct step up from what Lloris has become.

  • Comment posted by Windyspurs, at 18:07 27 Jun 2023

    Lloris has been a good keeper but should have been replaced 2 years ago

    • Reply posted by Hot Spur, at 19:25 27 Jun 2023

      Hot Spur replied:
      Agree

  • Comment posted by DarthVegan77, at 18:10 27 Jun 2023

    Looks a decent signing for Spurs. Kept a decent number of clean sheets with a smaller side in Serie A and didn't concede too many. Worth a shot for less than £20m

    • Reply posted by D1688677478274, at 18:54 27 Jun 2023

      D1688677478274 replied:
      Far too much money floating around the soccer leagues. Even mediocre players are getting sold for silly amounts.

  • Comment posted by Stoney, at 18:24 27 Jun 2023

    As usual an array of immature and fatuous comments. All completely devoid of any insight or anything worthy. BBC, what’s the point in a HYS when these type of people proliferate?

    • Reply posted by pabsie, at 18:27 27 Jun 2023

      pabsie replied:
      And your insight is…..

  • Comment posted by Paulverine - keep 606 alive, at 18:06 27 Jun 2023

    That's the end for Lloris then. Neutral here, but I imagine it gives spurs fans confidence to see building from the base/rebuilding the spine of the team

    • Reply posted by D1688677478274, at 19:33 27 Jun 2023

      D1688677478274 replied:
      Goalies should be sold for less than real players.

  • Comment posted by Obi Wan Iwobi, at 19:03 27 Jun 2023

    1 down, 8 outfield players to go

    • Reply posted by Lillywhite Elite Force, at 20:14 27 Jun 2023

      Lillywhite Elite Force replied:
      Don't trash talk the MIGHTY SPURS pal!!!!
      This is another solid signing by Gluey. No frills just SOLID. I reckon we can challenge for the title this season!!!!
      COYS 💪👊💥🏆🏆🏆🏆

  • Comment posted by JM, at 19:11 27 Jun 2023

    I can’t really see the point of a reports HYS. It just opens the door to opposition fans to spout drivel and negative comments. Better to just have an open comments section for these people to post rubbish about any team other than their own

  • Comment posted by Wee Brian, at 18:44 27 Jun 2023

    Brilliant keeper. Fantastic signing by Ange. More to follow. Things looking up for Spurs, believe me.

    • Reply posted by RetroJohnny, at 19:04 27 Jun 2023

      RetroJohnny replied:
      agreed!!! im a neutral fan by the way but think he will succeed

  • Comment posted by duffspur, at 21:01 27 Jun 2023

    This lad was being chased by both Juve and Inter plus a whole load of other top clubs so we did well to get him in early and hopefully means we’ve bagged a bargain.

    Hugo Lloris will always go down as one of our best ever keepers. The time comes for every player to move on and he should do so with every Spurs fans best wishes.

    • Reply posted by rospur, at 21:26 27 Jun 2023

      rospur replied:
      He should have gone 3 seasons ago, hes been a shambles in that time

  • Comment posted by Maverick, at 18:44 27 Jun 2023

    Lloris has been letting Spurs down for the past 5-6 seasons...the most ineffective captain in the premier league

  • Comment posted by Falcon8r, at 18:08 27 Jun 2023

    Not heard of him but if it’s an Ange signing good chance he’ll prove good

    • Reply posted by The Spin Doctor, at 22:15 27 Jun 2023

      The Spin Doctor replied:
      With Raya and Pickford both not attainable, so this was the fall back option. Let's see how he pans out.

  • Comment posted by Kings Cross Bear, at 18:57 27 Jun 2023

    If his displays for Empoli earned him a call-up by Italy, he must be fairly good.
    All he'll need is a defence in front of him.

    • Reply posted by Lillywhite Elite Force, at 20:36 27 Jun 2023

      Lillywhite Elite Force replied:
      I've heard we might get Harry Maguire on the cheap. Another England legend to carry us to glory!!!!
      COYS 💪👊💥🏆🏆🏆🏆

  • Comment posted by Tony Morleys Magic Wand, at 18:57 27 Jun 2023

    4 parking cones and a wheelie bin between the sticks would be an improvement on Lloris and co from last season.

    • Reply posted by Lillywhite Elite Force, at 20:29 27 Jun 2023

      Lillywhite Elite Force replied:
      All Conte's fault. Like Mourhino it was all about HIM! But Gluey works in the shadows like a freaking wizard. So my MIGHTY SPURS will be th sensation of the season!!!!
      COYS 💪👊💥🏆🏆🏆🏆

  • Comment posted by London boy, at 19:20 27 Jun 2023

    Hilarious that I imagine alot of the comments are from Goonetes whose team finished 2nd in a 1 horse race.

    • Reply posted by Fartman, at 19:34 27 Jun 2023

      Fartman replied:
      How can you finish second in a 2 horse race??

  • Comment posted by whl1972, at 20:33 27 Jun 2023

    Lloris was key to the side Pochettino built, part of a defence/team that went unbeaten in Tottenham’s last year at WHL, and while he never won silverware at club level, clearly a big contribution made: god, what I’d give for a back four of ‘prime’ Lloris/Alderweireld/Vertonghen/Rose/Walker again...

    • Reply posted by rospur, at 21:29 27 Jun 2023

      rospur replied:
      Lloris was one of the main reasons we didnt win anything with that team

  • Comment posted by Finkelstein, at 19:32 27 Jun 2023

    Good business by Spurs and sensible money unlike what the likes of Chelsea have spent on goalkeepers and got blanks.

    • Reply posted by GirthWindandFire, at 19:34 27 Jun 2023

      GirthWindandFire replied:
      Got Blanks? ... Let's compare trophy counts of the 2 clubs since Lloris was signed in 2012.

  • Comment posted by Dommo, at 21:42 27 Jun 2023

    Hopefully he will be a good signing, however we need to sort out the defence as we were woeful last season and even the best keeping in football would have had a tough season, our CB's are not premier league quality in my opinion, especially Dier.

    • Reply posted by Gazzas grin, at 22:46 27 Jun 2023

      Gazzas grin replied:
      Correct about Dier, unfortunately Davies and Sanchez are worse. How all 3 have been at the club 5yrs+ is something ill never understand. One of the main reasons spurs concede so many goals. Can't get through 1 match without one of them making a catastrophic error.

  • Comment posted by Judy, at 19:47 27 Jun 2023

    A good signi g I think. Hugohas been great for us overall so let him go on a free - Spurs legend

  • Comment posted by D1692539210113, at 18:21 27 Jun 2023

    Let’s give him a chance, I foresee that he will be very busy.

    • Reply posted by Lillywhite Elite Force, at 20:31 27 Jun 2023

      Lillywhite Elite Force replied:
      Like your big mamma I suppose!!!!
      COYS 💪👊💥🏆🏆🏆🏆

  • Comment posted by dele belly, at 18:06 27 Jun 2023

    Spurs first choice keeper? Let’s hope a diamond in the rough

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