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Tottenham Sign Slovakia Keeper Martin Dubravka on Free Transfer

6/25/2026

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Dubravka Joins Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur have signed goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, who will join on 1 July after his Burnley contract expires.
Sporting Director Johan Lange said Dubravka’s quality, character and professionalism will strengthen the squad.
Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi said his experience and mentality will add balance and leadership.
Dubravka has 60 Slovakia caps, played at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, and made 88 Premier League starts for Newcastle.

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Spurs Target Tonali

Tottenham are in talks with Newcastle United to sign midfielder Sandro Tonali for around £100 m.
Newcastle previously rejected Tottenham’s £80 m offer for Tonali, showing his high valuation.
If goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario departs after Serie A interest, Tottenham could free cash to reinvest elsewhere.
Spurs are also monitoring Mateus Fernandes of West Ham and Savinho of Manchester City.

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Kinsky Becomes #1

Antonin Kinsky will become Tottenham Hotspur’s undisputed number-one goalkeeper after the club signs Martin Dubravka.
The signing is presented as confidence in Kinsky, who rebounded from a March loss to Atletico Madrid and helped Spurs avoid relegation.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi said Dubravka will mainly play in cup matches and his ball-playing fits the manager’s build-up style.
Negotiations are under way for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, with a potential fee of £85 million.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 the newly formed Premier League sold its first collective TV package to BSkyB for £304 million, a deal that transformed club finances. The influx of broadcast money let clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur invest heavily in players, a pattern that continued as the league’s domestic rights grew to about £3 billion by 2019. This financial boom underpins today’s high-value transfers and squad building.

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Dubravka Joins Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur have signed goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, who will join on 1 July after his Burnley contract expires.
Sporting Director Johan Lange said Dubravka’s quality, character and professionalism will strengthen the squad.
Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi said his experience and mentality will add balance and leadership.
Dubravka has 60 Slovakia caps, played at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, and made 88 Premier League starts for Newcastle.

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