Newcastle have signed the Benfica defender

Newcastle have announced the transfer of wing-back Amar Dedic from Portuguese side Benfica. This is reported by the official website of the English club. The 23-year-old Bosnian football player signed a five-year contract with the Magpies. As part of the new team, the player will play under number 37. According to unconfirmed information, the amount of the transfer amounted to about 30 million euros (over 34 million including bonuses). "It's a special feeling and a great honor to join Newcastle. I'm extremely happy to be here and I can't wait to start playing for the club and its amazing fans," Dedic commented on his move. In the 2025/26 season, the defender played 45 matches for Benfica of Lisbon in all competitions, scoring one goal and five assists. It was previously reported that Newcastle are ahead of Aston Villa in the race for Nkunku.