Former Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario praises Roberto De Zerbi’s honesty and professionalism after leaving Spurs.
Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has offered high praise for head coach Roberto De Zerbi following his summer departure to Serie A giants Juventus. Speaking in an interview with Italian newspaper TuttoSport, as relayed by Last Word On Spurs on X, the 29-year-old shot-stopper commended De Zerbi for his transparency, professional integrity, and personal conduct throughout their time together in North London.
Vicario highlighted how De Zerbi managed his situation with complete clarity during a period of high-stakes transition at Hotspur Way. Rather than creating friction or making empty assurances as transfer negotiations unfolded between Tottenham and the Italian club, De Zerbi maintained an open, direct line of dialogue with the goalkeeper.
Reflecting on his personal relationship with the manager, Vicario revealed:
“Fantastic, from day one. I thank him; I did so personally the day I signed with Juventus.”
“He was a genuine, direct person with me, and above all, a man of his word. I will always be grateful.”
Culture of Integrity Amid Squad Turnover
Vicario’s glowing endorsement provides valuable insight into De Zerbi’s managerial demeanor behind closed doors. Having inherited a squad embroiled in a high-pressure environment during the closing stages of last season, De Zerbi prioritised clear communication and mutual respect across the entire playing staff. His ability to build strong rapport even with players departing the club underscores a management style built on personal accountability rather than touchline posturing.
🚨Guglielmo Vicario has heaped praise on Roberto De Zerbi’s handling of him during their brief time together:
🗣️"Fantastic, from day one. I thank him; I did so personally the day I signed with Juventus.”
🗣️”He was a genuine, direct person with me, and above all, a man of his… pic.twitter.com/0iRBJoaNzx
— Last Word On Spurs (@LastWordOnSpurs) September 8, 2026
This testimonial from Vicario aligns with reports from within Tottenham’s performance and medical departments, where staff have similarly praised De Zerbi’s consistent, data-led approach to squad welfare. While external media commentators continue to scrutinize De Zerbi’s post-match candor regarding player workloads and final-third execution, testimonials from senior players like Vicario depict a head coach committed to absolute honesty. As Tottenham prepare for their crucial Premier League fixture against Everton, maintaining this atmosphere of mutual trust remains central to De Zerbi’s vision for long-term stability at N17.