Tottenham have finalized the signing of Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli.
The 26-year-old shot-stopper has committed to a contract until 2028 with the North London club.
Upon his arrival, Vicario will don the No. 13 shirt. The transfer deal is rumored to be valued at approximately £16.4 million.
Having made 71 appearances for Empoli across various competitions in the past two seasons, Vicario garnered attention for his impressive record of eight penalty saves.
While he has received a call-up to the Italy national team, he is yet to earn a senior international cap.
He is known for his ability at playing out from the back and should suit new boss Ange Postecoglou’s style.
Spurs were in the market for a long-term successor to captain Hugo Lloris, who is approaching the final 12 months of his deal and is keen for a new challenge.
Brentford No1 David Raya was their top choice but the Bees’ £40m valuation proved a stumbling block.
Vicario’s chances of earning a starting spot will depend on Lloris’ future, with Fraser Forster also signed up until the end of next season.
He is Postecoglou’s second signing after Dejan Kulusevski’s loan move was made permanent.
Tottenham are also believed to be closing in on a deal to bring James Maddison back to the Premier League following Leicester’s relegation.
And talisman Harry Kane is the subject of strong interest from Bayern Munich, although the German giants’ initial approach is thought to have come up well short of Daniel Levy’s asking price.
Spurs are looking to bounce back from a poor 2022-23 campaign, which saw them finish eighth in the Premier League and miss out on European football.