Antonin Kinsky: Tottenham star insists he wants to stay amid goalkeeper uncertainty | OneFootball

Spurs No1 could leave north London this summer

Kinsky, who is poised to sign a new long-term contract at Spurs, ruled himself out of the Czech Republic’s World Cup squad this summer to undergo a minor medical procedure so he could be ready in time for the new season.

With first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who missed the final seven games of last season following hernia surgery, expected to leave the club, Kinsky could now be promoted to No1.

Staying put: Antonin Kinsky

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It has been a remarkable turn of events for Kinsky, who was replaced 17 minutes into his Champions League debut against Atletico Madrid in March, and he admits he is ready to step up if called upon by De Zerbi.

“Whether I’ll be the starter or the backup is something the coach will decide. In my mind, I’ve always been the No1, even when I was on the bench. I’ll take the same approach now, and I believe it’ll work out.”

Veteran shot-stopper Martin Dubravka will join the club upon the expiry of his contract at Burnley in July.

But while there is a longstanding interest in Manchester City ‘keeper James Trafford, Spurs appear ready to give Kinsky a chance as their first choice.