Empoli president Fabrizio Coris has revealed that Inter Milan regrets missing out on goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who joined Tottenham last summer.
Vicario has quickly become a fan favorite at Tottenham, showcasing his shot-stopping abilities, calmness with the ball at his feet, and leadership qualities. The 27-year-old’s passionate and vocal presence on the pitch has filled some of the leadership void left by Hugo Lloris.
Reports indicate that Tottenham faced competition from clubs like Juventus and Inter Milan for Vicario’s signature. Coris confirmed Inter Milan’s interest in the goalkeeper but revealed that Spurs acted swiftly, securing the deal before Inter could offload Andre Onana.
Coris expressed disappointment about not seeing Vicario with an Italian team competing for the Scudetto. He mentioned that Inter Milan is likely regretting their inability to sign the goalkeeper, attributing it to the necessity of selling Onana first, giving Tottenham the opportunity to move first.
The Empoli president told Radio Goal (as relayed by Sport Witness) about Vicario’s switch to Tottenham: “The disappointment is not to see him with an Italian team fighting for the Scudetto.
“I think Inter are kicking themselves a bit, but they had the problem of selling Onana first and Tottenham moved first.”
Tottenham supporters initially had mixed reactions when the club signed Vicario, with some expressing disappointment over the choice instead of pursuing David Raya.
However, over the past six months, Vicario has become an integral part of the team, winning over fans with his performances and contributions. The impact he has made at Tottenham has likely alleviated any reservations supporters initially had about the goalkeeper choice.
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