Newcastle sign Bosnian defender Dedic from Benfica
The 24-year-old Amar Dedic joins on a five-year contract worth US$41.55 million, boosting Newcastle's defensive options.
Newcastle United has signed Bosnian defender Amar Dedic from Benfica on a five-year deal, the club announced on Tuesday. Dedic will join the Premier League side for a fee of €35.9 million (£41.55 million), according to Benfica.
The 24-year-old defender will bolster Newcastle's defensive lineup following the departure of right back Kieran Trippier. Dedic's move to St James' Park is a significant one, as he previously worked with the club's new manager, Matthias Jaissle, at Red Bull Salzburg.
Dedic and Jaissle were instrumental in the Austrian team's successful campaign in the 2023 season, clinching the Austrian Bundesliga title together. Jaissle expressed his excitement about reuniting with Dedic, stating that they know each other well, and he is confident in the player's abilities.
Dedic's return to Newcastle is a familiar one, as he had previously represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at this year's World Cup, where they were eliminated by the US in the round of 32. The defender is eager to start the new season on a high, with Newcastle's opening match set against fellow league leaders Liverpool on August 23.
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