Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has put a new spin on a well-known quote about the club made by Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini. This comes in the wake of Spurs` 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday evening.
Vicario, along with teammate Destiny Udogie, secured Europa League champion status on Wednesday night after the narrow win against Manchester United in Bilbao. This victory marked the end of Tottenham`s 17-year trophy drought, dating back to their League Cup triumph in 2008. It also represents Spurs` first major European title since their UEFA Cup win in the 1983-84 season.
Vicario Updates Chiellini`s Quote: “We`ve Altered History”
Following a night of celebrations, the Spurs goalkeeper shared a celebratory message on his Instagram profile. He referenced Giorgio Chiellini`s infamous “It`s the history of the Tottenham” quote, but with a twist.
“It`s the history of the Tottenham. X. We`ve altered history,” Vicario posted on Thursday.
Chiellini`s original statement, which gained widespread attention in the UK and beyond, came after the 2017-18 Champions League round of 16. In that tie, Tottenham had secured a 2-2 draw against Juventus in Turin, only to suffer a 1-0 defeat at home in the return leg.
By referencing and updating this quote, Vicario highlights the significance of Tottenham`s Europa League victory and suggests a turning point in the club`s fortunes on the European stage.