Here is all you need to know about Guglielmo Vicario, Tottenham Hotspurs’ new number 1 and why the goalkeeper is in the headlines along with his age and height
The upcoming season will see yet another debut at Tottenham. Ange the Australian is in charge this time around of overseeing the reconstruction of Spurs and the start of a new chapter on Hotspur Way.
Who is Guglielmo Vicario Tottenham Hotspurs new goalkeeper, bio, age, height, analysis, stats, salary, contract details
While the same has yet to be confirmed in North London, the process of winning over the Spurs faithful has begun, and it is the same process that new goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vica, is going through. Postecoglou’s appointment was initially met with large swathes of scepticism, reminiscent of the reaction to his unveiling at Celtic Park in 2021. However, slowly but surely the stern Australian who imbues a sense of calming assurance and eternal.
The Italian goalkeeper, who was hired to replace Tottenham stalwart Hugo Lloris, will be hoping his new team’s debut to Premier League play is as impressive as Postecoglou’s was at Parkhead. Vicario may not be the major name many supporters had pencilled in on their wish lists before to the transfer market opening because he is relatively unknown to those not well-versed in Italian football.
Who is Guigelmo Vicario?
Guglielmo Vicario is an Italian-born shot-stopper, therefore it shouldn’t be a surprise that he is 6’4″ tall. However, two DAZN reporters who compared the player’s propensity for angry outbursts and Spider-Man’s well-known foe noted that his moniker “Venom” is probably a little more culturally ambiguous and refers to the player’s fiery propensities while on the pitch.
Despite the marvel-comparisons, the humble origins of the 26-year-old, who was born and reared in the less-traveled mountainous regions of the Northern Italian province of Udine, are still apparent. Vicario’s ability in goal was recognised by local Serie A team Udinese at the age of 16 somewhat later than typical aspiring pros.
Soccer ⚽️ Season 23/24 Player Transfers:
Name: Guglielmo Vicario(26)
1,94 m, Goalkeeper
Left: FC Empoli (Serie A)
Joined: Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)
Fees: €20.00m#GuglielmoVicario #TottenhamHotspur #SerieA pic.twitter.com/zTxt8H0n0F— TourGuide_5 (@youssefgirgeis) August 1, 2023
The goalkeeper was quickly loaned out to Venezia, a team renowned for its waterside stadium, elegant uniforms and picturesque cityscapes. At the age of 19, the goalkeeper was declared the club’s first choice. After being promoted to Serie C, the Venice-based team acquired the promising player from Udinese for an incredible sum of €500, the equivalent of a 4K television or PlayStation 5.
The physical specimen returned to the starting lineup after spending the previous two seasons warming the bench in his stunning new football home before capturing the attention of Serie A team Cagliari. After completing a transfer to Sardinia, the young goalkeeper traded the colder weather of the North for the relentless heat of the South, settling on the island for two seasons before being transferred to Empoli, where he started to make a name for himself.
A look at Guigelmo Vicario’s earning and contract details
The goalkeeper was being eyed by several clubs in Europe after two seasons with the Gli Azzurri under manager Paolo Zanetti in Florence. However, Spurs’ Daniel Levy moved quickly and acquired Vicario’s services as the potential successor to club captain Hug Lloris for a handsome sum of £17 million.
The ranky goalkeeper signed a five-year contract, and Spotrac claims that he makes an annual salary of £3.9 million. Vicario’s income at Tottenham is £75,000 per week, which puts him in the middle of the pay scale there and nearly four times what he was making at his previous team.