Spalletti hails Vicario as top keeper after Juventus loan

Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti calls Vicario a 'top goalkeeper' as he completes medical tests.

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What happened. Guglielmo Vicario arrived at Juventus to complete medical tests for a one-season loan from Tottenham with an option to buy, and coach Luciano Spalletti praised him as a top goalkeeper.

• Spalletti says Vicario is mature, intelligent, and professional.
• Vicario has won tournaments and has experience.
• Juventus initially considered Alisson and Martinez before settling on Vicario.

“Vicario is a mature, intelligent, professional player. He’s got pedigree, one of those players who thinks about the sport even when he goes home in his spare time.”

— Luciano Spalletti

Vicario's loan move is expected to be confirmed after medical tests, adding depth to Juventus' goalkeeping options.

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