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Tottenham Must Make Kinsky U-Turn and Trigger Diogo Costa’s Release Clause

Tottenham must make a major U-turn and trigger one world-class star's release clause in January to save their season.

By Daniel Feliciano · Give Me Sport

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 6:17 AM

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Daniel Feliciano argues Tottenham Hotspur must trigger Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa's €60m (£51m) release clause in January.
Spurs sit bottom of the Premier League after previous first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was sold in the summer.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi has relied on starter Antonin Kinsky and backup Martin Dubravka following £400m in summer spending.

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Daniel Feliciano of GiveMeSport argues that Tottenham Hotspur must trigger the €60m (£51m) release clause of Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa in January. Spurs sit bottom of the Premier League under manager Roberto De Zerbi, who oversaw around £400m in summer spending across ten signings while selling previous first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

Feliciano believes the club's gamble on Antonin Kinsky as starting goalkeeper has backfired, leaving the defense lacking confidence. The writer claims that signing Costa would provide an immediate upgrade over Kinsky and Martin Dubravka, potentially determining whether Tottenham avoid relegation.

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Tottenham Must Make Kinsky U-Turn and Trigger Diogo Costa’s Release Clause

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