Tottenham Hotspur have signed Czech Republic goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague, subject to international clearance and work permit.
The 21-year-old joins from the Czech league leaders on a permanent deal until 2031 and is Spurs’ first signing since the January 2025 transfer window opened. He will wear the No 31 shirt.
We are delighted to announce the signing of Antonin Kinsky, subject to international clearance and work permit ✍️
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 5, 2025
Kinsky joins a Spurs team currently without first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who has an ankle injury and is not expected to be available until next month.
Vicario’s deputy Fraser Forster missed Saturday’s Premier League match at home to Newcastle United because of illness, forcing head coach Ange Postecoglou to hand a league debut to third-choice ’keeper Brandon Austin.
Postecoglou had previously talked about the club’s plans in the window to strengthen a squad ravaged by injuries.
“The club is working as hard as it possibly can, trust me,” Postecoglou said. “They are not having New Year parties, they are out there working trying to improve our situation and they’ll continue to do so.”
Who is Antonin Kinsky?
The 21-year-old, born in Prague on 13 March 2003, Kinsky began his footballing journey locally with FC Tempo Prague, Bohemians Prague 1905 and FK Dukla Prague, making his senior debut with the latter in July 2020.
He signed for Slavia Prague in July 2021, and gained useful experience during loan spells at MFK Vyskov (twice) and FK Pardubice before returning to his parent club for the 2024/25 season and establishing himself as No 1 'keeper.
Kinsky has made 29 appearances this season across across all competitions, including the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League qualifiers, keeping 14 clean sheets.
He has played for the Czech Republic at youth level and was called up to the senior squad for the first time last year.
🤝 Take care of him @SpursOfficial pic.twitter.com/IDa8P08o57
— SK Slavia Prague EN (@slavia_eng) January 5, 2025
When could he make his Spurs debut?
Spurs are next in action in the FA Cup third round when they travel to non-league Tamworth on Sunday 12 January. Their next Premier League match is the north London derby at Arsenal three days later.
