Tottenham sign veteran goalkeeper Dubravka on free transfer

Tottenham Hotspur have signed veteran goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer, with the 37-year-old set to join the club on July 1. The Slovakian international arrives from Burnley to provide experienced cover and competition for the goalkeeping position.

Dubravka’s contract with Burnley was set to expire, allowing Tottenham to secure his services without a transfer fee. He is expected to serve as backup to Antonin Kinsky, the 23-year-old Czech goalkeeper who finished last season as the starter. The move comes amid expectations that last season’s first-choice keeper, Guglielmo Vicario, will depart the club.

Manager Roberto De Zerbi highlighted the qualities Dubravka brings to the squad. He said he is very happy because Martin is a goalkeeper with big experience and a strong mentality, adding that he has very important qualities and will bring balance, leadership and competitiveness to the dressing room. De Zerbi, who guided Spurs to safety with a 17th-place finish last season, has been keen to add proven top-flight experience to his squad during the summer rebuild.

Dubravka featured in 35 of Burnley’s 38 Premier League matches last season and brings extensive experience...