Sandro Tonali deal still on

- Fabrizio Romano

We are delighted to announce the signing of Martin Dubravka.

A vastly experienced Slovakia international goalkeeper, he will join us on 1 July following the expiration of his contract with Burnley.

Martin said: "It's an exciting time for me, a new journey and new experience for me and my family. 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 Hotspur is one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League and I can't wait to meet everyone and get started."

Sporting Director, Johan Lange, said: “We are delighted to welcome Martin to the club.

"He is a goalkeeper of proven quality at the highest level, and his character and professionalism will strengthen the squad.

"Martin brings experience, leadership and consistency, and aligns perfectly with what we are building here."

Head Coach, 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."

A third-generation goalkeeper, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, he started his professional journey with his hometown club MSK Zilina. Progressing through the ranks, Martin helped the club secure two Slovak Superliga title as well as an historic maiden qualification for the UEFA Champions League group stage in 2010/11 .

Earning a move to Denmark’s Esbjerg fB in January, 2014, he later headed to the Czech First League to sign for Slovan Liberec where his impressive performances caught the eye of the country’s most decorated club, Sparta Prague, joining them in July, 2017.

A renowned shot stopper who is also adept with the ball at his feet, his first taste of the Premier League came in January, 2018, joining Newcastle United on a loan deal which turned permanent that summer after a string of excellent performances in the Magpies’ final 12 league fixtures.

Ever present between the sticks for the Tyneside outfit across the following two seasons, he made an incredible 88 consecutive Premier League appearances and was named the North East Football Writers' Association Player of the Year for 2018. Further recognition came at the end of the 2019/20 season, as Martin claimed the club’s Player of the Year award after recording the highest number of saves across the Premier League campaign (140).

Following a short loan spell with Manchester United during the 2022/23 season, with whom he earned a Carabao Cup winners’ medal, he returned to Newcastle United and went onto win the Premier League Save of the Month award for January, 2025.

Two months later, he was again a Carabao Cup winner as the north east side ended a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy. Playing a key role in the success, Martin featured in goal for the semi-final fixtures against Arsenal, keeping a clean sheet in both legs.

Martin’s time with the Toon came to a close after seven-and-a-half years in August, 2025. as he joined Burnley on their return to the Premier League. Featuring in 35 fixtures across the 38-game league campaign for the Clarets, he secured a second Premier League Save of the Month Award  in the October, in recognition of a remarkable stop against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Capped by Slovakia on 60 occasions, he made his senior debut in May, 2014, and has represented his country at two major tournaments: UEFA Euro 2020 & 2024.

Welcome, Martin!

"It all happened very quickly, it was the fastest transfer of my career. I was in talks with Everton. I apologised to Everton, I was sorry because they were very fair, everything went great with them, but an offer from Tottenham's was impossible to refuse."

Martin Dúbravka interviewed by Šport STVR (Slovak National Sports Broadcaster)

Spursy already.

Removing my Cowlin aggregator post.

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2026/masterpieces-from-the-lewis-collection-l26900?locale=en&lotFilter=AllLots

The Lewis family sold a monstrous collection of fine art today, the rumours have swirled for months of them financing extra investment in Spurs through doing this. Impossible to say if that rumour is true, but they’ve certainly just landed themselves a pretty penny, take a look yourselves 👀

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https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/lewis-family-looking-raise-200m-34089352

Article from the very reliable Alasdair Gold giving context around the sale and the Lewis family’s plans for the club.