Guglielmo Vicario says Juventus icon is his hero | OneFootball

New Juventus goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has named Gianluigi Buffon as his goalkeeping hero, as he looks to emulate the Bianconeri icon and help the team succeed this season.

Vicario is coming off a poor season at Tottenham, but he has another opportunity to prove that he is a good goalkeeper after Juventus added him to their squad following their failure to sign several other players. The Italian had some good moments at Tottenham, but he was not Juventus’ first choice target this summer, which explains why they only signed him on loan.

Vicario Aims to Make His Mark

The club expects the best from Vicario, and he has the opportunity to remain a number one for another season in his career. However, he will need to perform well enough to earn a permanent move to Juventus, and the goalkeeper understands what is required of him.

Vicario is doing his best to prepare for the first games of the season and has revealed that Buffon is his goalkeeping hero. The former Juventus captain is regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers the game has ever seen, making him a natural source of inspiration for Vicario.

The new Juventus goalkeeper grew up watching Buffon establish himself as an icon at the club, and his admiration for the Italian legend is clear. Vicario now has the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of a player who made an enormous impact in Turin.

Buffon Remains Vicario’s Inspiration

He said via Tuttomercatoweb: “Obviously the greatest of all comes to mind: Gigi Buffon. It’s the myth I grew up with. In those years he had already been the protagonist of a Juventus career made up of great successes, great saves and great moments. As a Juventus fan, who better than Gigi can inspire you and make you passionate about the role of the goalkeeper and this team?”

Vicario will now hope to build his own successful story at Juventus. His loan move gives him the chance to establish himself as the club’s number one and potentially secure a permanent transfer.

For now, his focus will be on performing consistently and showing that he can meet Juventus’ expectations. With Buffon providing such a strong source of inspiration, Vicario will be determined to make the most of his opportunity in Turin.