Tottenham complete signing of new goalkeeper! Spurs confirm deal for 21-year-old Antonin Kinsky with Ange Postecoglou's squad down to bare bones

Tottenham have announced the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague, subject to a work permit and international clearance.

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• Spurs sign goalkeeper Kinsky
• First-choice stopper Vicario out injured
• 21-year-old to provide cover and competition

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Kinsky has joined Tottenham on a long-term contract running until 2031 from Slavia Prague, departing the Czech giants after only half a season as their starting goalkeeper. He had impressed on loan at Pardubice during the 2023-24 campaign, where he announced himself as one of his home country's top prospects.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Kinsky's arrival comes at a time where Spurs are battling an injury and illness crisis. First-choice stopper Guglielmo Vicario broke a bone in his ankle during their 4-0 win at Manchester City in November and will not return until February at the earliest. His deputy, 36-year-old Fraser Forster, was ruled out of Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle after falling victim to a sickness bug that has plagued the dressing room and he is a doubt to face Liverpool in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday. This meant third-choice Brandon Austin had to be drafted in for his debut against the Magpies, and he was named man of the match by host broadcaster TNT Sports for his efforts.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Kinsky shares the same name as his father, who was also a professional goalkeeper and notably was part of the Czech Republic's squads at Euro 2004 and the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR TOTTENHAM?

  Ange Postecoglou could hand Kinsky his debut on Wednesday against Liverpool, with next Sunday's trip to non-league side Tamworth in the FA Cup also an option.