Newcastle have signed Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga after meeting his release clause of �25.7million. The 24-year-old has penned a five-year deal on Tyneside and becomes the second goalkeeper to arrive at St James Park this summer, following Ewen Jaouen through the door.Newcastle have also signed Bazoumana Tour, Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba since the end of last season after changing their recruitment model to target younger players.However, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon have moved on, while captain Bruno Guimaraes is still agitating for a move for Arsenal, departures that are believed to have contributed to the exit of head coach Eddie Howe last week.Matthias Jaissle is expected to be named the new Newcastle boss in the next 24 hours after compensation was agreed with his current club Al-Ahli.Hornicek told the clubs official website: The last few days have been an emotional rollercoaster from when I first heard about the move and now Im so happy to be here. Its a brilliant opportunity in a new league, which Im very excited about.From the very first moment I arrived here, I received a fantastic welcome and really felt the warmth of the club. Everyone has been brilliant in helping me settle in.I know Newcastle is a huge football city, with 52,000 fans at St. James Park creating an incredible atmosphere and pushing the team every game. I cant wait to play in front of them.Hornicek is one of Europes top young goalkeepers WilsonIt has been a turbulent pre-season for Newcastle but sporting director Ross Wilson was pleased the club were still recruiting ahead of their first game, at home to Liverpool on August 23.Wilson said of one-time Czechia International Hornicek: Im delighted to welcome Luk to Newcastle United. His progress in recent years has been remarkable and he has firmly established himself as one of Europes top young goalkeepers.We knew there would be no shortage of clubs interested in acquiring Luk this summer after everything he achieved last season, but it quickly became evident how keen he was to be a part of what we are building here.Im really pleased weve able to conclude the deal swiftly, which has enabled Luk to join the squad during the opening days of our pre-season training camp in Spain. Being here for the next week will only benefit him as he gets to know his new team-mates and coaching staff. Topics Newcastle United F.C. S.C. Braga Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read One position every Premier League club still needs to strengthen in before the transfer window closes Mitch Fretton 2nd August, 2026 BREAKING: Eddie Howe breaks silence on Newcastle exit privilege of my lifetime Ben Miller 31st July, 2026 Tonali reveals it took 10 minutes for him to decide on Tottenham move Mitch Fretton 30th July, 2026 Disruption set to continue at Newcastle with Guimaraes poised to join Arsenal Mitch Fretton 30th July, 2026 Shearer questions timing of Howes departure and predicts season of struggle for crisis-club Newcastle Jon Fisher 30th July, 2026 Who is Matthias Jaissle, the incoming Newcastle boss? Jon Fisher 30th July, 2026
