Tottenham newbie Antonin Kinsky blew coaches away, is likened to Petr Cech and has famous ex-footballer father
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ANTONIN KINSKY’S switch to Spurs happened so fast the young goalie had to make a late dash to pick up some boots and gloves. The ambidextrous Czech, 21, was so certain he was staying at Slavia Prague that he had arranged to receive some new mitts from his glove sponsor this past Sunday.
![[Antonin Kinsky has signed for Spurs for £12m from Slavia Prague]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/214f453c-1021-4c33-9575-c6e3968de67f.jpg?strip=all&w=861)
But after turning his phone on on Friday evening after a relaxing sauna and massage, he discovered his Tottenham transfer was on - meaning he was in need of some fresh gear. Kinsky, whose qualities have been compared to the great Petr Cech, said: "I realised that if I was flying out on the Saturday morning, I’d need gloves and boots. I didn’t have either at home, so I started looking.
![[Kinsky's dad Antonin won five caps for the Czech national team as a keeper]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/antonin-kinsky-fc-saturn-ramenskoe-962022679_a56367.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
“I drove to Plzen and then to (Prague district) Eden, where I would have gone anyway to say goodbye and take one last look at the stadium. “Now I’ve got everything I need, so I’ll pack up at home and head off.". Kinsky eventually sealed a move worth £12.5million plus add-ons, signing a six-and-a-half-year contract.
![[Kinsky is comfortable with both feet and used to play outfield in his youth]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/antonin-kinsky-sk-slavia-praha-961451392.jpg?strip=all&w=768)
But because he is still waiting on his work permit, which could take up to 48 hours to arrive, his chances of featuring against Liverpool are viewed as unlikely. That means Brandon Austin, who waited nearly 10 years for his first Spurs appearance against Newcastle on Saturday, is set to start the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg on what will be his 26th birthday, provided Fraser Forster is still ill.
![[Petr Cech has been described as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/david-davies-pa-wire-restrictions-5166523.jpg?strip=all&w=640)
