Tottenham have signed Martin Dubravka on a free transfer, adding the 37-year-old as cover for Antonin Kinsky. The move places Dubravka as Tottenham’s second-choice goalkeeper, while uncertainty continues around Guglielmo Vicario’s future.
Several Serie A sides are linked with Vicario, and a departure to Italy remains a live possibility.
Dubravka arrives after a demanding campaign with Burnley, where performance levels drew wide praise despite relegation. In the 2025-26 Premier League season, Dubravka faced more work than any other goalkeeper. The Slovakia international made 127 saves and dealt with efforts worth 67.7 expected goals, which was 15 xG higher than any rival.
Those numbers underline why Tottenham targeted Dubravka for depth and experience in goal. The statistics from 2025-26 highlight reliability under pressure and sustained concentration across the campaign. Tottenham will hope that profile supports Kinsky while also offering competition in training and cover in domestic and European fixtures.
Of signing Dubravka, Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi said: I am very happy because Martin is a goalkeeper with big experience and a strong mentality. He has very important qualities for me and will bring balance, leadership and competitiveness to our dressing room.
Dubravka said: It’s an exciting time for me, a new journey and new experience for my family and me. I’m looking forward to it. Everything moved pretty quickly and I’m really happy to be here. I’ve loved watching Roberto’s teams over the years and know all about his style, vision and the fantastic fans here. Tottenham is one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League and I can’t wait to meet everyone and get started.
Tottenham’s business around Dubravka sits within a wider rebuild after a difficult league campaign. Spurs finished 17th last season and escaped relegation only on the final day. Recruitment has already included free transfers for Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, plus a reported 52m outlay on defender Jan Paul van Hecke.
Further movement appears likely, with Tottenham also reportedly discussing a major transfer with Newcastle United. Talks are said to focus on midfielder Sandro Tonali, who previously played in Serie A. Any agreement would continue an aggressive approach, with the Martin Dubravka signing reinforcing depth while the club reshape the squad following survival.