Tottenham's first-choice goalkeeper has decided to leave the team regardless of whether they remain in the Premier League.
The Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reported on the 2nd (Korean time) that Tottenham's first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario (30), who led the team to last season's UEFA Europa League victory, has agreed this summer with Serie A leaders Inter Milan (Inter) regardless of the team's relegation status.
According to the article, Vicario, who is currently recovering from hernia surgery, and his close associates have already finished agreeing on the contract length and salary, and now only transfer fee negotiations between the two clubs remain.
On the 25th Tottenham appeared to keep hopes of staying alive by earning their first league win of the year with a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton. But on the same day 17th-place West Ham United secured a dramatic win over Everton.
Ultimately Tottenham remain in the relegation zone in 18th place (34 points), two points behind 17th-place West Ham (36 points), the safety line. Tottenham have only four league matches left.
Vicario left Empoli in 2023 and joined Tottenham for a transfer fee of 17 million pounds (about 34 billion won). Since then he has appeared in 117 official matches and served as the team's first-choice goalkeeper.
In particular, Vicario was loved by fans after contributing greatly to the Europa League victory last season under manager Ange Postecoglou. However, it is reported that Tottenham had been open to his transfer for several months.
Inter chose Vicario as the replacement for first-choice goalkeeper Yann Sommer (38), who will leave the team when his contract expires on June 30. Juventus also showed interest in Vicario, but the player is said to have chosen Inter.
The variable, as ever, is Tottenham's relegation. Vicario still has two years left on his contract with Tottenham. But if Tottenham are relegated, Vicario's market value is expected to fall significantly.
Also, Inter have José Martínez (28), who has recently performed impressively, so it remains to be seen whether he will accept a backup role for a second season. Antonin Kinský (23), who is playing as Tottenham's first-choice, will travel to face Aston Villa on the 4th.
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