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Juventus completes goalkeeper squad overhaul

Overview

By late August 2026, Juventus has completed a significant overhaul of its goalkeeping department. The club has secured both Guglielmo Vicario and Kamil Grabara on loan deals with options to purchase. Vicario arrives from Tottenham Hotspur to serve as the primary starter under manager Luciano Spalletti, while Grabara joins from Wolfsburg to serve as his deputy.

Grabara’s loan deal from VfL Wolfsburg includes a €11.5 million option to purchase. The 27-year-old is expected to compete for playing time in Serie A and European competitions, potentially serving as a primary option for cup matches or challenging Vicario for the starting role. Grabara has been assigned the number 1 shirt and noted that former Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny spoke highly of him, facilitating his arrival. His move has also drawn media attention due to his partner, Dominika Robak.

These arrivals follow the departures of Mattia Perin to Palermo and Michele Di Gregorio, who is nearing a loan move to Premier League side Bournemouth. The deal for Di Gregorio includes a €14 million option to buy and a €1.5 million guarantee clause for Juventus if the option is not exercised. The use of loan agreements reflects a strategic management decision to evaluate player performances before making long-term financial commitments.

Earlier planning involved a complex three-way deal for Zion Suzuki involving Paris Saint-Germain and Parma, as well as inquiries into River Plate’s Santiago Beltrán. While the club continues to manage various player exits to balance the budget, defensive planning has faced complications due to Juan Cabal expressing opposition to a potential loan move to Bologna.

Entities

Guglielmo Vicario · Luciano Spalletti · Juventus · Juventus Football Club · Michele Di Gregorio

Claims

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Coverage disagrees

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  • "Juventus has signed Guglielmo Vicario on loan from Tottenham." cronachedi.it

    vs

    "Juventus is seeking a new goalkeeper, with Guglielmo Vicario as the top candidate."

    One claim states Vicario is a candidate being sought, while the other states he has already been signed on loan.

  • "Juventus is seeking a new goalkeeper, with Guglielmo Vicario as the top candidate."

    vs

    "Juventus has signed Kamil Grabara on loan from Wolfsburg." www.clubdoria46.it · cronachedi.it · www.sportal.it

    One claim asserts Juventus is seeking a new goalkeeper (implying they don't have one yet), while the other asserts they have already signed Kamil Grabara.

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Juventus secures Kamil Grabara on loan from Wolfsburg

    Juventus has overhauled its goalkeeping department by signing Kamil Grabara on loan from Wolfsburg to compete alongside Guglielmo Vicario.

  2. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 26 sources
    Juventus reshapes goalkeeper squad with Vicario arrival and Di Gregorio exit

    Juventus is restructuring its goalkeeping unit, headlined by the arrival of Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham and the imminent departure of Michele Di Gregorio to Bournemouth on loan.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 54 sources
    Juventus targets Zion Suzuki in potential PSG loan deal

    Juventus is targeting Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki via a strategic loan deal from PSG to replace Michele Di Gregorio following recent performance concerns.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Juventus negotiate transfer for Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario

    Juventys have reached personal terms with Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario, backed by Gianluigi Buffon, as they plan a loan move to replace their goalkeeper.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 15 sources
    Juventus eyes Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario amid summer transfer market

    Juventus, after €140 million in signings, targets Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario as its new goalkeeper, questioning Spurs’ exclusion and preparing player exits to fund the deal.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Juventus confronts squad crisis as Spalletti seeks miracle before Serie A kickoff

    Juventus' squad is deemed unrealistic four weeks from Serie A start, lacking strikers after loans and injuries; coach Spalletti must rely on pending signings like Kolo Muani and Jonathan David amid transfer hic

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