Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti has expressed concerns about the affordability of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, calling him ‘prohibitively expensive.’ He is also uncertain about Guglielmo Vicario, noting, ‘We need to figure out why Tottenham excluded him.’
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 14: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, observes the field before a Serie A match against FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 14, 2026. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
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After a challenging summer, the Bianconeri are finally making strides in the transfer market, achieving a 2-0 friendly victory over OGC Nice yesterday.
Spalletti took the opportunity to discuss various topics with reporters in the mixed zone, addressing the ongoing search for a goalkeeper, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttosport.
Spalletti Addresses Juventus’ Goalkeeping Dilemmas
TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 06: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, is seen prior to a Serie A match against Genoa CFC at Allianz Stadium on April 06, 2026. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
Spalletti commented, “I have a high regard for Suzuki; he’s a goalkeeper with immense potential. He’s being pursued by top clubs, but at present, his price is an obstacle due to various complications. We also have to consider our budget.”
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TOKYO, JAPAN – MAY 31: Zion Suzuki of Japan acknowledges fans following an international friendly against Iceland at MUFG Stadium on May 31, 2026. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)
Vicario, on the other hand, may serve as a more budget-friendly option, especially since he has been sidelined by Tottenham’s Roberto De Zerbi after a shoulder surgery in March, raising questions for Juventus and Spalletti regarding his reliability.
“Vicario is an experienced goalkeeper who has faced challenging situations, one of which was serious. We need to understand Tottenham’s reasoning for leaving him out of the squad and the assessments they made,” Spalletti remarked.
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Reports indicate that Juventus may have agreements in place for Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain and Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic.
“I can comment on Kolo Muani, as the director has reassured me on that front, but the current situation regarding Alajbegovic appears to be different,” Spalletti added.
This raises the question of whether Vlahovic, who seems uncertain about a return to Besiktas, still has a place at Juventus.
“Enough talk about Vlahovic,” Spalletti replied with a shrug.