Inter’s Goalkeeper Plans and Why Vicario Leads the Thinking
Inter’s search for a long term successor to Yann Sommer has taken a familiar turn, with rumours swirling around a high profile Premier League name. However, according to reporting from Gazzetta, one of the loudest links has already been quietly dismissed. Emiliano Martinez, despite his reputation and availability, does not fit what Inter’s hierarchy want for the next phase in goal.
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As Gazzetta report, “There are no negotiations to bring the Aston Villa goalkeeper to Milan,” and the Argentine “does not have the characteristics that the Nerazzurri management is looking for.” That clarity matters. Martinez may “most likely leave Unai Emery’s team next summer,” but a move to Inter “certainly” will not happen. The club’s thinking appears to be far more specific than simply targeting a big name.
Vicario Profile Fits Inter’s Long Term Planning
Instead, Inter’s preferred option has been identified as Guglielmo Vicario, currently at Tottenham. The report states that “Inter’s favorite, the name they’ve been monitoring not for weeks but for months, is Guglielmo Vicario.” That framing suggests a recruitment process based on planning rather than reaction.
Age is a key factor. Vicario is 29, while Martinez is 33. As Gazzetta note, Vicario is seen as “an ideal replacement for Sommer, both due to his age and his motivation.” Inter appear to be targeting a goalkeeper who can anchor the position for several seasons, rather than a shorter term solution.
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There is also history here. Before his move to Spurs, Vicario had been “very close to joining Inter,” only for Tottenham to move swiftly and complete the deal. That near miss still lingers, and it adds a sense of unfinished business to the story.
Premier League Experience With Serie A Roots
Gazzetta highlight Vicario’s view that “the Premier League is the best league in the world,” but they also stress that “he’d happily return to Italy if Inter called.” That combination of elite level experience and domestic familiarity makes him an attractive target.
Inter’s management, according to the report, have been consistent. “The next few months will be crucial,” but their intentions are “clear.” Perhaps most telling of all is the final line, that they have “never even considered Dibu Martinez.” It underlines a recruitment strategy based on fit and profile, rather than reputation alone.
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From a Tottenham perspective, this report lands with a mix of pride and mild concern. Pride, because Vicario being identified as Inter’s top choice reinforces how well he has been regarded since arriving in north London. For Spurs supporters, it feels like validation. Their goalkeeper is no longer just a solid Premier League performer, he is now being viewed as a long term solution by one of Europe’s most decorated clubs.
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There is also an emotional layer. Vicario has quickly become a fan favourite, partly because of his personality and partly because of his shot stopping in high pressure moments. Seeing his name at the top of Inter’s list raises the familiar fear that Tottenham are once again a stepping stone rather than a destination.
At the same time, there is realism. If a club like Inter come calling, with the promise of Serie A, Champions League football and a return to his home country, it becomes a complicated decision. Spurs fans will naturally hope the club can show ambition and clarity to convince him that his future should remain in north London.
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