Newcastle complete £30m move for Benfica's Dedic
Summary
Newcastle United has signed defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for about £30 million. Dedic has joined on a five-year contract and will reunite with manager Matthias Jaissle, who coached him at Red Bull Salzburg.Key Facts
- Newcastle United paid around £30 million to sign Amar Dedic from Benfica.
- Dedic signed a five-year contract with Newcastle.
- He previously played under Newcastle’s current manager Matthias Jaissle at Red Bull Salzburg.
- Amar Dedic is 24 years old and plays as a defender, specifically right-back.
- Newcastle's veteran right-back Kieran Trippier left the club recently, opening a spot for Dedic.
- Dedic may play soon as another right-back, Tino Livramento, is recovering from a calf injury.
- The transfer aims to strengthen Newcastle’s defense and support their style of play.
- Dedic expressed excitement about playing in the Premier League and praised the club’s fans.
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