We are delighted to announce the signing of Bosnian international full-back Amar Dedić from Portuguese giants SL Benfica.
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) August 18, 2026
The 24-year-old, signing on his birthday, will wear shirt number 37. Amar has penned a five-year deal to become the sixth senior addition of the summer at… pic.twitter.com/iKAIDmS0Wj
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Confirmed: Jaissle's Club Newcastle Signs Former Salzburg Player
The full-back leaves Benfica Lisbon and joins the "Magpies".
The deal is official: Amar Dedic leaves Benfica Lisbon and moves to Newcastle United.
The former Salzburg player signs a five-year contract with the "Magpies". According to English media reports, Newcastle is paying a transfer fee of 35 million Euros.
Jaissle's Key Signing
This move reunites coach Matthias Jaissle and Dedic. The duo previously worked together in Salzburg. As reported, the player, who turns 24 today, was an absolute top target for the German coach.
Dedic, born in Zell am See, played for Red Bull Salzburg until February 2025. After spells at Olympique Marseille and Benfica, he now continues his career at Newcastle.
