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Tottenham number one William Vicar faces an uncertain long-term future amid reports of Inter Milan’s interest, with his personal stance on an exit now also coming to light.
Guglielmo Vicario criticized after recent Tottenham outings
Vicario’s tenure at Tottenham appears increasingly uncertain following his costly error against Fulham, which added to the concerns surrounding his ability as their first-choice goalkeeper.
The 29-year-old endured a nightmare moment during Spurs’ 2-1 home defeat to Fulham last Saturday, rushing needlessly off his line before playing a weak clearance straight to Josh King.
Harry Wilson capitalized spectacularly, curling home from near the touchline to double the visitors’ advantage within six minutes.
The blunder sparked an immediate negative reaction from frustrated Tottenham supporters, who booed Vicario throughout the remainder of the first half.
Thomas Frank defended his goalkeeper afterwards, questioning whether those jeering could be considered true Spurs fans, with damage to the relationship between goalkeeper and supporters appearing pretty significant.
“I didn’t like how the fans reacted to that,” Frank said in a press conference.
“They booed at him straight after and also three or four times when he was on the ball. For me that is unacceptable.
“They can’t be true Tottenham fans. Booing after (the game), fair. No problem, but when we are playing, we need to be together. If we turn it around, we need to do it together. That is hugely important for me.”
Much was already made of the Italy international’s weak command of his area, with pundits suggesting that opposition teams should target Vicario as a weak link in Spurs’ side.
Frank has also been urged to drop the ex-Empoli star by former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphywho called Vicario ‘nervous as a kitten’ with his distribution.
“The fact is with Vicario, it wasn’t one bad game. He’s been bad all season. He’s been poor and a manager should take responsibility,” Murphy told talkSPORT.
“He should have taken him out of the firing line a month ago. He can’t come for a cross. He’s nervous as a kitten with his feet.
“No wonder the fans are edgy with him. He’s a decent shot stopper, but he should be as a goalie.”
Despite his torrid time lately, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Inter hold a serious interest in Vicarioand the prospect of a 2026 transfer back to Italy isn’t ruled out.
Now, Italian newspaper La Gazetta dello Sport have shared their own update on the matter.
Guglielmo Vicario yearns for Tottenham exit and sends a message to his agents
Indeed, Vicario has apparently communicated his growing frustration with life at Tottenham to his representatives, revealing his weariness and how he’s ‘yearning’ for a Serie A return.
The Gazette claim the shot-stopper has grown tired of difficult seasons at Spurs and has informed his agents that the current term could mark his final year in English football.
The newspaper suggests a powerful emotional pull towards his homeland is driving his thinking, with a permanent return to Italy now firmly on his mind.
Inter have emerged as the frontrunners for his signature, with reports in Italy indicating the Nerazzurri have already opened discussions with Vicario’s representatives.
The Serie A champions are said to view him as an ideal long-term replacement for veteran Yann Sommer, whose contract expires at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are reportedly already scouring the market for potential replacements.
Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen has been identified as a potential option, with TEAMtalk reporting earlier this week that Spurs have made contact over the keeper who Bayern are also looking at as an heir to Manuel Neuer.
