Newcastle United allowed Martin Dubravka to leave the club over the summer, and he is now starring for Burnley.
Strikers dominated the headlines for Newcastle United over the summer, but Eddie Howe also made changes in goal.
Aaron Ramsdale arrived on loan from Southampton as two goalkeepers moved on.
Odysseas Vlachodimos is now impressing on loan at Sevilla, while Martin Dubravka joined Burnley on a permanent basis.
Replacing former Newcastle target James Trafford was no easy task, but Dubravka has produced brilliant displays.
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Martin Dubravka hailed as ‘immense’ after Newcastle United exit
Dubravka spent more than seven years on the Newcastle books, though he did spend time on loan at Manchester United in 2022.
The Slovakian departed with 179 appearances to his name and decided to chase first-team football at Burnley after falling down Newcastle’s pecking order.
Dubravka has not only become Burnley’s first-choice stopper, but is turning in fine performances along the way.
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Burnley beat Leeds United 2-0 on Saturday as Dubravka recorded four saves and a clean sheet.
Burnley’s official Instagram account has paid tribute to Dubravka, praising him for a ‘brilliant’ performance against Leeds.
Clarets investor and former NFL superstar J.J. Watt shared a pretty resounding verdict, branding Dubravka ‘immense’ for his displays.
If Burnley are going to stay in the Premier League, Dubravka will undoubtedly have a huge say over the course of the campaign.
Dubravka may be 36, but he appears to have found a new lease of life after leaving Newcastle for Burnley.
Martin Dubravka to face Newcastle United twice in December
Dubravka is fully focused on picking up points with Burnley, but he will know that two meetings with Newcastle are looming.
Burnley travel to Tyneside on 6 December, handing Dubravka the chance to face Newcastle at St James’ Park.
That day is bound to be an emotional one for Dubravka, but he actually faces Newcastle twice in December.
Newcastle head to Turf Moor on 30 December, wrapping up 2025 with a trip to East Lancashire.
Dubravka will look to haunt Newcastle, but most Magpies fans will be pleased to see him impressing in this latest chapter of his career.