'A really big honour for me to join Newcastle' - Dedic
Newcastle United's latest summer signing Amar Dedic says it's a "special feeling and a really big honour" to sign for the club. Dedic has joined from Benfica in a deal worth about £30m and he has reunited with boss Matthias Jaissle, who he won the league title with at Red Bull Salzburg. "It's a special feeling and a really big honour for me to join Newcastle United," he said after the move was…
Newcastle United's latest summer signing, Amar Dedic, expressed his excitement and gratitude upon signing a deal worth about £30 million. The 24-year-old defender, who previously played together with manager Matthias Jaissle at Red Bull Salzburg, stated that joining Newcastle represents a "special feeling and a really big honour" for him.
Dedic is eager to start playing for the club and its passionate fans. He particularly values the opportunity to work with his former boss again, praising Jaissle's understanding of his abilities and expressing his happiness at the prospect of playing in the Premier League at St James' Park, where every match feels like a significant occasion.
Jaissle, for his part, revealed he is "really looking forward" to working with Dedic, highlighting the player's versatile skill set as both a defensive and attacking presence on the field. His athleticism, aggression, technical prowess, and potential for further development make him a valuable addition to the Newcastle United squad.
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