Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario could be set for his final season in the Premier League, with reports in Italy claiming the player has informed his representatives that he is growing increasingly disillusioned with life in England.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the 28-year-old Italian has told his camp that “this could be his last agonising season in the Premier League,” with a return to Serie A looking increasingly likely next summer. Inter Milan are reportedly among the clubs monitoring his situation, and Vicario is said to be keen on a move that would take him back home.
The report suggests that Guglielmo Vicario has grown weary of what has been described as “yet another psycho-dramatic season” in North London. Spurs’ inconsistent form and the negative atmosphere surrounding the team appear to have contributed to his growing frustration.
Tottenham’s struggles continued over the weekend with a 2–1 home defeat to Fulham, followed by a 2–2 draw with Newcastle United on Tuesday night. The results leave the club sitting 11th in the Premier League table, with just one win in their last eight matches across all competitions.
The incident prompted several of his team-mates and manager Thomas Frank to defend him publicly.
In an emotional message on social media, right-back Pedro Porro voiced his frustration at the reaction from some supporters, writing:
“Football is emotions. In football, as in life, there can always be mistakes. What I will not tolerate is hearing disrespect from the fans to my team-mates. We will get up again… to the true Spurs fans, I love you.”
Frank also condemned the boos during his post-match interview with Sky Sports, insisting:
“I didn’t like that our fans booed him. They can’t be true Tottenham fans because everyone supports each other when you are on the pitch. After the game, fair enough, but not during. That’s unacceptable.”
Despite the criticism, Guglielmo Vicario remained composed when asked about the incident, saying he understood the emotions of the fans:
“It’s part of football. We can’t be influenced by the situation in the stands. The fans have the right to do what they think, but we have to stay calm.”
With Inter Milan and other Serie A clubs ready to offer him a lifeline back home, the coming months could prove decisive in determining whether Vicario’s time in North London is nearing its end.
