The Tottenham Hotspur officially announced the arrival of Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky as a component of an estimated agreement in around 10 million pounds sterling, and an effect on which this will have on Vicar No. 1 existing has also been revealed.
The former Slavia Prague shot-stopper was only linked with a move to north London over the weekend after reports claimed that the 21-year-old had flown to London for a medical on Saturday.
Kinsky put the pen on paper and the agreement officially shown in Tottenham official on Sunday morning.
“We are extremely happy to announce the signing of Antonin Kinsky from SK Slavia Prague, subject for foreign clearance and permission to wear shirt number 31. “
The amount of the move has not been officially revealed, but Fabrizio Romano said that the figure “exceeds £10 million”.
Spurs have few defensive options, with several centre-backs on the sidelines, while first-choice goalkeeper Vicario will most likely be sidelined until March due to the foot injury he suffered in November’s win over Manchester City.
Vicar’s replacement, Fraser Forster, also lost Saturday’s 2-1 House defeat to Newcastle’s illness, with Brandon Austin and performing well opposite to the Magpies.
It has been reported that Kinsky could be ushered between the posts for his debut in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool on Wednesday, if all legal documents surrounding the deal have been processed by then.
However, it’s more likely that Austin, who looked more comfortable in possession than Forster has since stepping in for Vicario, gets the nod for Wednesday night’s first-leg clash.
Although Kinsky has a high rating, Vicar is expected to update in the future, but will provide a solid festival for the Italian international.
The goalkeeper of Slavia Prague’s first team this season, the young user played for the Czech team in the Europa League and also in their Champions League qualification matches. Kinsky kept an impressive 12 clean sheets from his 19 league games for Slavia this campaign.
Speaking about the move, Kinsky said: “Really happy to be here, it’s been amazing to sign the contract. Tottenham is a big name in Europe and the world, and especially in the Czech Republic and it’s a big honour.
“I talked to the coaches and the sports director and I had the feeling that it would be the right choice. This is a new experience, but I am satisfied to take the next step.
“The purpose of every player is to be on the pitch and I will check that to push education to see to gain minutes. “
Tottenham are also believed to have looked at Wolves stopper Sam Johnstone and Bayern goalkeeper Daniel Peretz among others before deciding on Kinsky as their keeper of choice.
Tottenham is said to be among a large number of players in the combine to signal Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani in the January movement window.
The forward swapped Eintracht Frankfurt for PSG in September 2023 in a deal worth up to €90m (€74.7m, $92.6m) but the move has not gone to plan so far.
Kolo Muani flattered to deceive in the 2023/24 campaign after scoring just nine goals and bagging six assists and his fortunes have not improved this season.
The 26-year-old has scored two goals and given a hand in 14 appearances, making just two starts. Reports suggest that the foreigner from France needs an exit in January and Tottenham are among his suitors.
Meanwhile, Tottenham’s agent Omar Alderete has hinted that his player will leave Getafe in the coming months (although the festival for his signing may be fierce) with Spurs in the mix.