Newcastle sign Bosnian defender Dedic from Benfica

Newcastle United has signed Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Amar Dedic from Benfica in a five-year deal worth €35.9 million (US$41.55 million), the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The 24-year-old's arrival bolsters Newcastle's defensive lineup following the departure of Kieran Trippier.

Dedic's move to Newcastle comes after the two sides secured his services at Portuguese club Benfica. As reported by AFP, Dedic was a part of Bosnia's World Cup squad this year, which was eliminated by the co-hosts, the US, in the round of 32.

Notably, Dedic worked with Newcastle's new manager Matthias Jaissle at Red Bull Salzburg, where they achieved success by clinching the Austrian Bundesliga title in 2023. Dedic expressed his happiness about reuniting with Jaissle, stating, "Working with Matthias again was a big factor for me. We know each other well, he knows what I can bring on the pitch and I'm really happy to be playing for him again."

The deal includes a sell-on clause, and Newcastle are set to kick off their Premier League campaign against Liverpool on August 23, with Dedic ready to contribute to the team's defensive efforts.