Tottenham Hotspur have signed 21-year-old Czech U21 goalkeeper Antonín Kinský, from Slavia Prague on a deal until 2031 for £12.5 million, pending clearance and a work permit.
Kinský’s arrival is a timely boost for Spurs who are dealing with a goalkeeping crisis. First-choice keeper Guglielmo Vicario has been out of action since November due to a fractured right ankle and is not expected to return until late February.
In his absence, Tottenham have struggled defensively, conceding 17 goals in eight matches and slipping to 12th place in the Premier League.
The situation worsened when backup goalkeeper Fraser Forster was sidelined by illness, forcing 24-year-old Brandon Austin to make his senior debut in a recent 2-1 defeat to Newcastle.
Manager Ange Postecoglou has faced mounting pressure to address the team’s defensive weaknesses, making Kinský’s signing a critical move.
Standing at 1.90 meters, Kinský is considered one of the most promising goalkeeping talents in Czech football. He began his career with FC Tempo Prague before progressing through the youth systems of Bohemians 1905 and Dukla Prague. After making his senior debut with Dukla in 2020, he joined Slavia Prague in 2021.
Kinský gained valuable first-team experience during loan spells at MFK Vyškov and FK Pardubice, culminating in his Czech First League debut in July 2023.
Kinský has also represented the Czech Republic at various youth levels. His family has a strong footballing legacy, as his father, Antonín Kinský Sr., was a former Czech national team goalkeeper and part of the squad at UEFA Euro 2004.
He is expected to wear the number 31 shirt and could make his debut in the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool.
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