Tottenham have confirmed Martin Dúbravka as their fourth summer signing, bringing in the 37-year-old on a free transfer after he ended his spell at Burnley at the end of the 2025-26 campaign. He is expected to provide support and competition for Antonín Kinský, with Guglielmo Vicario understood to be departing this summer.

Tottenham's goalkeeper reshuffle

This is a straightforward squad move, but it also says a fair bit about where Tottenham think they are. They finished 17th in the Premier League on 41 points with a goal difference of -9, and the goalkeeper situation has been part of the reset.

Dúbravka was not signed as a long-term gamble on fitness or form. He played 35 of Burnley's 38 league games last season, so Spurs are getting a goalkeeper who was still in regular use before the move. His recent five-game average rating of 7.08 is hardly a headline number, but it does fit the profile of a keeper who has been doing a steady job.

Kinský's last five Tottenham league ratings also average 7.08, which explains why he still looks well placed to keep the shirt. Spurs have not brought in Dúbravka to overturn that immediately. They have brought him in to give themselves depth, experience and another senior option while Vicario's exit moves closer.

What Dubravka said

Dúbravka said the move came together quickly and described the move as "an exciting time". Speaking to independent.co.uk, he said: "Everything moved pretty quickly and I'm really happy to be here."

He also spoke like a player who knows exactly what this transfer is about. "Tottenham is one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League and I can't wait to meet everyone and get started," he said.

Roberto De Zerbi made the football case just as clearly. "I am very happy because Martin is a goalkeeper with big experience and a strong mentality," he said. "He has very important qualities for me and will bring balance, leadership and competitiveness to our dressing room."

Tottenham have also been linked with James Trafford, so this may not be the last goalkeeper story of the window. For now, though, the move is simple enough: Dúbravka gives Spurs a proven back-up option, Kinský keeps the edge in the pecking order, and Vicario's departure remains the big moving part.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →