Juventus head into the new Serie A season with their goalkeeper situation finally resolved, though the road to that resolution exposed real uncertainty at the club. Guglielmo Vicario has joined from Tottenham in what proved to be a summer of failed pursuits, with moves for Alisson, Emiliano Martinez and Zion Suzuki all collapsing before the deal for the Italian international was confirmed. Manager Luciano Spalletti acknowledged the situation openly, admitting he does not fully understand why Vicario lost his place under Roberto De Zerbi at Spurs, while also insisting he considers the goalkeeper a top-level signing.

The transfer activity has not stopped at the goalkeeper position. Defender Jhon Lucumí has arrived from Bologna for around 20 million euros, giving Spalletti a ball-playing centre-back he had identified as a priority. The Colombian impressed at the World Cup and addresses a weakness Spalletti had repeatedly flagged in his defensive line. Outgoings are expected to follow, with Gatti, Rugani and Cabal all linked with exits. There is also late-window activity to monitor, with Fikayo Tomori and Youssouf Fofana both reportedly available from Milan, and Nico Gonzalez pushing to leave for Atletico Madrid.

On the pitch, a 2-0 win over the Next Gen side in the traditional pre-season fixture at the Allianz Stadium offered some positive signs, though Kolo Muani was noted as still short of sharpness. Owner John Elkann used the occasion to state that winning remains the non-negotiable objective despite the rebuilding context. Juventus open their Serie A campaign at Frosinone on August 23, a ground where a strong start feels necessary after missing out on Champions League football last season.