Tottenham announced the capture of veteran goalkeeper earlier this week.
Tottenham Hotspur mean business this summer, having already announced four signings since the start of the transfer window on June 15.
Roberto De Zerbi urged his bosses to address the defence that was extremely porous last season. And the hierarchy have obliged, bringing in three defenders to the club. A new goalkeeper in the form of Martin Dubravka has also arrived.
Martin Dubravka was unlikely to stay at Burnley after the club was relegated from the Premier League in May. While his contract at Turf Moor officially expires next week, Burnley allowed the 37-year-old to depart early. And he has now become a part of De Zerbi’s revolution in N17. The experienced Slovak’s signing has come amid the continued uncertainty surrounding Guglielmo Vicario’s future.
Ex-scout expresses surprise over Martin Dubravka signing for Tottenham
Former scout Bryan King is surprised by Dubravka’s decision to join Spurs. He feels that money may have been the motivating factor behind his idea to accept a bench role under De Zerbi after playing as a first-choice goalkeeper for Burnley in the Premier League last season.
“It’s a strange one,” Bryan King exclusively told Tottenham News.
“They’ve still got Vicario there, Kinsky is supposed to be a number one, and they’ve already got a third choice.
“If I was Dubravka, I would want first-team football at Tottenham after being number one at Burnley. Why should he come and sit on the bench for Tottenham?
“It could depend on money, and it may have been enough that he will go and sit on the bench there. Money is good, but he’ll be wanting to be playing football as well.”
Dubravka’s signing is logical for Tottenham
Dubravka wanted to be a part of the Premier League after Burnley went down. There is barely any top-flight club looking for a new No.1, including the three promoted sides. So, the Slovakian international’s only way to stay in the Premier League was to accept a squad role at Spurs.
The former Newcastle United glovesman’s acquisition is a smart piece of business. Without spending a penny on a transfer fee, Spurs have brought in an experienced goalkeeper who is ready to act as an understudy to the supposed new No.1, Kinsky. Dubravka has been historically a reliable goalkeeper in the Premier League, and even though he is 37 and past his prime, his presence on and off the pitch would help Kinsky develop a lot.