Juventus agree deal with Tottenham for Vicario, Martinez pursuit dropped
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Juventus have reached an agreement with Tottenham for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, shelving their interest in Emiliano Martinez.
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Attributed to original sourceGuglielmo Vicario is set to join Juventus on loan with an option to buy from Tottenham after the Bianconeri decided against continuing talks with Aston Villa for Emiliano Martinez.
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Vicario set to join Juventus
Several Italian sources, including Fabrizio Romano and Tuttosport, claim that Spurs and Juventus have reached an agreement today.
According to Romano, Vicario will land in Turin later today to undergo medical examinations with the Old Lady.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) According to Tuttosport, it’s a loan move with an option to buy for a transfer package worth €10.5m.
Juventus had resumed talks with Aston Villa over Emiliano Martinez last week, but eventually walked away after learning that the Premier League side would not lower their €15m asking price.
Juventus were also concerned about Martinez’s fitness, as the Argentina international is dealing with a hand injury that could sideline him for several months.
Aston Villa are still expected to sign Sion Suzuki from Parma, while Juventus will be waiting for offers for Michele Di Gregorio.
According to Romano, the Juventus goalkeeper has attracted interest from Olympique Marseille and other European clubs.
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What happened
Juventus have turned their goalkeeper search toward Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario, reportedly reaching an agreement with the Premier League side. The move effectively ends their pursuit of Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez, who had been linked with a switch to Turin. Vicario, an Italian international, has been Tottenham's first-choice keeper but appears set for a move to Serie A. The deal signals Juventus's intent to strengthen between the posts ahead of the new season.
Chance analysis
Securing Vicario would give Juventus a Serie A-proven, Italian international goalkeeper with Premier League experience, addressing a key positional need. Dropping the Martinez chase suggests Tottenham's offer was more favorable in terms of fee or structure, or that Villa's asking price proved prohibitive. Goalkeeper stability is foundational for any defensive rebuild, and this move would allow Juventus to redirect resources elsewhere in the squad.
Juventus significantly strengthen their goalkeeping position; Tottenham lose their starting goalkeeper and face a replacement need.
If confirmed, Juventus gain a top-tier goalkeeper while Tottenham lose a key starter, affecting both clubs' defensive solidity projections.