Newcastle have signed full-back Amar Dedic from Benfica for a fee in the region of �29.5million. Dedic is predominantly a right-back, although he can also operate on the left, and will provide competition for the injury prone Tino Livramento, with Kieran Trippier having joined Wolves.The 24-year-old has signed a five-year deal at St James Park and is excited at the opportunity to reunite with Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle after working with him at FC Liefering and RB Salzburg.He told the clubs official website: Its a special feeling and a really big honour for me to join Newcastle United. Im really happy to be here and cant wait to start playing for the club and the amazing fans.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 Im really happy to be playing for him again.Playing Premier League football at St James Park is going to be really special. Every game feels like a big occasion, with an amazing atmosphere. Im really excited to get started.Table of ContentsDedic will bring quality to Newcastle JaissleDedic deal is another example of Newcastle transfer policyDedic will bring quality to Newcastle JaissleDedic is a Bosnia and Herzegovina international with 31 caps to his name, including three at the 2026 World Cup.Jaissle said: Im really happy to add Amar to our squad. Hes a player who I know really well, having worked with him from a young age in Austria and followed his career since.He will bring both defensive and attacking qualities to our squad, which suits the style of football that we want to play. Hes athletic, aggressive and technically very good, but also has a lot of potential to develop further.Amar is still young but already has a lot of valuable experience hes played in the Champions League and the World Cup, as well as representing huge clubs in Austria, France and Portugal. Im really looking forward to working with him again.Dedic deal is another example of Newcastle transfer policyNewcastle have not had an easy summer, losing Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes, with all three pushing to leave Tyneside.In their stead, they have recruited a younger profile of player and sporting director Ross Wilson believes Dedic is a good example of the direction the club is moving in.He said: Im delighted to welcome Amar to Newcastle United. Hes a player Matthias knows really well and one we all think very highly of we see him as a player who strengthens our squad straightaway, capable of performing on the right and on the left.Hes shown his level at Salzburg and Benfica as a modern full-back who has the ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Hes incredibly hungry to prove himself here at Newcastle United and in the Premier League. Topics Newcastle United F.C. S.L. Benfica 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 Full list of TV Premier League fixtures in October and early November Ben Miller 17th August, 2026 Leeds to challenge for the top four, Chelsea to miss out on Europe again and Newcastle to go down: 10 outlandish Premier League predictions Jon Fisher 17th August, 2026 Premier League pre season matches: Reports, results, goals Ben Miller 17th August, 2026 Premier League pre season matches: Reports, results, goals Ben Miller 15th August, 2026 Hearts 1-1 Benfica Heavy aggregate defeat after improved display for Scottish side Tom Rostance 13th August, 2026 How to watch the Premier League 2026/27: Full details of TV channel, confirmed online streams to follow English football Ben Miller 12th August, 2026
