The goalkeeper, who joined Spurs for £17 million, has agreed to a five-year contract, which might allow Hugo Lloris to depart the team after more than a decade there.

It follows Tottenham’s announcement earlier this month that Dejan Kulusevski, who had previously spent 18 months on loan in north London, had been signed to a permanent contract worth £25 million.

Vicario, who is 26 years old, will don the No. 13 jersey because Lloris is still the club’s undisputed No. 1 goalie.

Michel Vorm was the last Spurs player to own that squad number, before his departure three years ago. Marton Fulop and Kasey Keller are among the other goalkeepers to have worn the No13, while Danny Murphy also had it on his back while at the club.

Although Roberto Mancini called up Vicario to the national squad last year for Nations League games against England and Hungary, Vicario has yet to make his senior debut for Italy.

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Guglielmo Vicario has joined Tottenham Hotspur after the two parties reached a £17 million contract with Serie A team Empoli.

The Italian goalkeeper is the first new player to join Ange Postecoglou’s team since the manager joined from Celtic earlier this summer. Dejan Kulusevski, who was on loan from Juventus, was also added to the squad permanently after his original 18-month tenure.

Vicario, 26, has agreed to a five-year deal with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium through 2028 after passing his physical on Monday. He has been given the No. 13 shirt at the stadium, which was most recently worn by fellow goalkeeper Michel Vorm.

The deal is subject to Vicario, who Roberto Mancini has previously called up to the senior Italy side. Still, he has yet to make his Azzurri debut, obtaining the required international clearance and a work visa.

With Hugo Lloris’ contract expiring in a year and the long-serving Spurs captain publicly stating a desire for a fresh challenge, Vicario’s presence adds to the uncertainty surrounding his future.

Long-standing rumours suggest that the French goalkeeper may leave this summer, but there is also speculation that Vicario may initially serve as his backup before assuming the reins full-time.

Vicario joined Empoli from Cagliari in 2021 and made 71 total appearances for the team, originally on loan. In his own country, he has also played for Udinese, Fontanafredda, Venezia, and Perugia.

We are delighted to announce the signing of Guglielmo Vicario!

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According to reports, Tottenham Hotspur has agreed to pay Empoli’s €20 million asking price for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

Although they were eager to get David Raya from Brentford, Spurs were unwilling to meet the Bees’ £40 million asking price and instead switched their attention to Italian international Vicario.

Sources have confirmed that Spurs are willing to negotiate a trade at that price. Empoli has requested a cost of €20m to part ways with its goalkeeper, who joined them permanently last summer and maintained seven clean sheets in 31 Serie A games.

Numerous Italian teams have been keeping an eye on Vicario, with Inter once considered the front-runners to sign the 26-year-old as a replacement for Andre Onana, who is in high demand, but Spurs have acted swiftly to try and fight off the competition.

Vicario, who is reportedly prepared to go to England this summer, has already spoken with Spurs.

Hugo Lloris has one year left on his contract but has stated he plans to depart Spurs in the upcoming weeks, so Vicario is now anticipated to replace him.

Spurs’ top aim this summer has been to strengthen their goalkeeping unit. They had wanted to woo Raya across London, but Brentford insisted on their £40 million asking price, despite the fact that the Spaniard has only one year left on his contract.

Raya recently acknowledged that he was worried that his hefty price tag might prevent him from leaving this summer. Raya has also been linked with teams like Chelsea and Manchester United.

Finding a less expensive goalkeeper will give Spurs greater freedom to pursue other prospects. James Maddison, a midfielder for Leicester, is much sought after but has a lofty £60 million asking price.

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