Newcastle sign Braga keeper Hornicek for £25.7m
Summary
Newcastle United have signed Lukas Hornicek, a 24-year-old goalkeeper from Braga, for £25.7 million. Hornicek has signed a five-year contract and will join Newcastle's squad as the club looks to strengthen its defense after a challenging previous season.Key Facts
- Lukas Hornicek is a 24-year-old goalkeeper from the Czech Republic.
- Newcastle signed Hornicek from Braga by paying £25.7 million.
- Hornicek signed a five-year contract after Newcastle activated his release clause.
- He kept seven clean sheets (games without conceding goals) during Braga’s run to the Europa League semi-finals.
- Hornicek ranked high in passing accuracy and successful passes among goalkeepers in Portugal last season.
- Newcastle conceded 55 goals last Premier League season and kept only eight clean sheets.
- Newcastle had previously signed several young players aged 20 or younger this summer.
- Newcastle’s new head coach Mattias Jaissle is expected to start a new cycle for the team.
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