Tottenham announce signing of Guglielmo Vicario as Ange Postecoglou completes second summer transfer
TOTTENHAM have completed the signing of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli.
The stopper, 26, becomes Ange Postecoglou's second arrival in a £16million deal.
And Vicario has penned a five-year contract to replace outgoing captain Hugo Lloris.
The Italian is part of Roberto Mancini's international set-up but is yet to win a cap.
Vicario conceded 49 goals as Empoli finished 14th in Serie A.
And Spurs moved to wrap up a deal after he jetted into London for a medical yesterday.
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Vicario becomes Postecoglou's second summer signing after Dejan Kulusevski made his loan from Juventus permanent.
The gloveman emerged as a top target for Tottenham after they were rebuffed in their approach for Brentford's David Raya.
Despite signing a replacement for the wantaway Spaniard in Dutch international Mark Flekken, Thomas Frank's side refused to do business for less than £40million.
Spurs were reluctant to meet that figure after agreeing personal terms with Raya.
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And Vicario quickly emerged as a cheaper target for Daniel Levy.
Spurs are now hoping to complete a third signing in Leicester midfielder James Maddison.
The two sides are in advanced negotiations over a deal for the England playmaker.
And Tottenham want to pay just £40million as Maddison eyes an immediate Premier League return.
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