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Lukas Hornicek to take medical in La Manga before joining Newcastle United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:11 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Lukas Hornicek to take medical in La Manga before joining Newcastle United

Summary

Lukas Hornicek is set to take his medical examination in La Manga as he prepares to join Newcastle United. The goalkeeper was omitted from Sporting Braga's matchday squad against Zeleznicar Pancevo, a match that Braga won 4-0 in the Conference League qualifier. Reports indicate that Newcastle has triggered Hornicek's €30 million release clause and he has agreed to the transfer. Once the medical is completed, he is expected to sign his contract and join the team for training in Spain. Hornicek, who recently debuted for the Czech Republic, had an impressive season, helping Braga finish fourth in the domestic league and reach the semi-finals of the Europa League.

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By the Numbers

•Hornicek will take his medical in La Manga before joining Newcastle.
•He was left out of Braga's matchday squad against Zeleznicar Pancevo.
•Braga secured a 4-0 victory in the Conference League qualifier.
•Hornicek's transfer fee is €30 million, marking a significant investment.
•He recorded 24 clean sheets last season, impressing at both club and international levels.

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11:11 AMYahoo Sports — Lukas Hornicek plan is now to take medical in La Manga and join Newcastle United squad there

What they're saying

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On Friday, reports across the media in Portugal stated that Lukas Hornicek was going to be joining Newcastle United. With the transfer imminent, the goalkeeper was left out of the Sporting Braga matchday squad against Zeleznicar Pancevo on Thursday night, in his absence Sporting Braga won 4-0 in the Conference League qualifier.
— Yahoo Sports

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