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Antonín Kinsky Secures Long-Term Deal with Tottenham Hotspur
7/1/2026, 2:40:43 PM
New Deal After Season-Ending Heroics
The 23-year-old Czech goalkeeper signed an improved contract with Tottenham Hotspur after a turbulent first full season. Tottenham bought Kinsky from Slavia Prague in January 2025 for an estimated £12.5 million on a deal originally running to 2031. He made an early impact by keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 Carabao Cup win over Liverpool and debuted in the Premier League during the north-London derby, featuring several times in the first half of the campaign.
In March, Kinsky’s Champions League last-16 appearance at Atlético Madrid ended after 17 minutes when two errors contributed to a 5-2 defeat; interim manager Igor Tudor substituted him, a decision later criticised by former goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel.
After Roberto De Zerbi took charge and Guglielmo Vicario underwent hernia surgery, Kinsky started the final seven league matches. He posted a clean sheet in the decisive 1-0 victory over Everton, made key saves against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leeds United and Everton, and earned nominations for the Premier League’s Save of the Month and Save of the Season awards. In total, he recorded 20 appearances for the club across all competitions. The contract’s length was not disclosed by Tottenham, though several outlets have reported it to be a six-year deal.
Official Club Perspective
Tottenham described the agreement as a “bumper new deal” that reflects confidence in Kinsky’s development. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi praised his “outstanding” performances, professionalism and the belief that he can become one of Europe’s best goalkeepers. Sporting director Johan Lange highlighted Kinsky’s qualities, character, mentality and work ethic, noting that the contract signals a long-term commitment. Kinsky said he feels the club’s trust, is happy with the new terms and aims to help deliver a successful season for the fans.
Criticism & Opposition
Former Premier League goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel argued that Igor Tudor “completely destroyed his career” by substituting Kinsky early in the Atlético Madrid match, warning that the incident will be remembered negatively.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Tottenham’s official statement omitted any reference to the contract’s duration. Media reports have suggested a six-year term, but no independent verification of the length has been provided.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It's been a real journey to get here and a nice story already, and I'm looking forward to what lies ahead over the next months and years.” — Antonín Kinsky, goalkeeper
- “Toni was outstanding over the final seven games of the season and a key part of what we achieved in that period.” — Roberto De Zerbi, head coach
- “From the moment we identified Toni as a target, we were convinced he had the qualities, character and mentality to become an important player for this Club.” — Johan Lange, sporting director
- “When his name is mentioned in the future, the whole football world will remember this moment.” — Peter Schmeichel, former goalkeeper
What Lies Ahead
With Vicario’s future uncertain and Martin Dubravka signed as a backup, Kinsky is positioned to become Tottenham’s first-choice goalkeeper for the 2025/26 campaign. The club’s leadership expects his continued growth to contribute to Tottenham’s competitive ambitions.
