Tottenham’s new £12.5m goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky WILL be accessible for Carabao Cup conflict towards Liverpool – as Ange Postecoglou is handed main increase for semi-final tie
- Spurs completed a deal to sign goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague
- The club received his work permit on Monday, meaning he is eligible to play
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New Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky is available for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final with Liverpool after the club received his work permit on Monday.
Kinsky become Spurs’ first signing of the January transfer window on Sunday after he joined in a deal set to be worth 15million euros (£12.5m) plus add-ons.
The Czech Republic Under-21 international was unable to train with his new team-mates on Monday while he waited for his work permit, but it has now been granted and he could be in line for a high-profile debut on Wednesday.
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou had to turn to third-choice goalkeeper Brandon Austin for the 2-1 loss at home to Newcastle with Fraser Forster ruled out through illness and Guglielmo Vicario still absent with a fractured ankle.
Austin impressed on his debut days before his 26th birthday and Postecoglou is faced with a decision to make before Liverpool visit in the semi-final first leg, with Kinsky set to train with his new team-mates on Tuesday.
Kinsky, 21, has already made 29 appearances this season and kept 14 clean sheets during a successful first half of the campaign for Slavia Prague, which earned him a move to Tottenham on a contract until 2031.
New signing Antonin Kinsky is available for Tottenham’s semi-final clash against Liverpool
It comes as a welcome boost for Ange Postecoglou and his injury-struck Spurs side
Kinsky joined Slavia Prague from Dukla Prague in 2021 and had loan spells at Vyskov and Pardubice.
He is the son of former Czech Republic goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.
‘It’s a dream come true, I realise this is the kind of opportunity that might only come once in a lifetime,’ Kinsky told Slavia Prague’s club website.
‘I remember my dad always telling me to keep working hard, stay ready, and never let a chance to fulfil my dreams slip by. Since I was a kid, I’ve had it in my mind that I always have to be prepared.
‘When something like this comes along, I think to myself, ‘This is it.’ Each of these moments felt huge, but I never imagined it would become something this big – that Tottenham would call and show interest in me.
‘The feeling is incredible, and I’m overjoyed.’
The arrival of Kinsky will be a much needed boost to Ange Postecoglou’s injury-hit side.
Tottenham suffered their 10th Premier League defeat of the season on Saturday against Newcastle.
