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Newcastle sign goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga for £25.7m

9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:38 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Newcastle sign goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga for £25.7m
Summary

Newcastle United have finalized the signing of goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga for £25.7 million. The 24-year-old Czech Republic international signed a five-year contract after Newcastle activated his release clause. Hornicek, who kept seven clean sheets during Braga's run to the Europa League semi-finals last season, is expected to be the club's first-choice goalkeeper this coming season. This move marks the fifth summer signing for Newcastle as they aim to strengthen their squad following a challenging season in the Premier League.

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Key Details
  • •Hornicek joins Newcastle on a five-year contract.
  • •He kept the most clean sheets in the Europa League last season.
  • •Newcastle struggled defensively, conceding 55 goals last season.
  • •Hornicek is Newcastle's fifth signing of the summer.
  • •Ross Wilson praised Hornicek as one of Europe’s top young goalkeepers.
Latest Updates
  • 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle sign goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga
  • 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle sign Czechia goalkeeper Horníček
  • 8:38 AMYahoo Sports — Hornicek 'can't wait to play' at St James' Park
  • 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle sign Braga keeper Hornicek for £25.7m
  • 8:00 AMBBC Sport — Newcastle sign Braga keeper Hornicek for £25.7m
What they're saying
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Lukas Hornicek says he "can't wait to play" in front of the Newcastle United supporters after signing for the club for £25.7m. The 24-year-old goalkeeper joins from Portuguese side Braga on a five-year-deal and is Newcastle's fifth signing of the summer. "The last few days have been an emotional rollercoaster from when I first heard about the move and now I'm so happy to be here," the Czech Republic international said.

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Managerless Newcastle announced the signing of Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Portuguese side Braga on Monday.Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson said Hornicek had "firmly established himself as one of Europe's top young goalkeepers".

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Newcastle have completed the signing of goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček from Portuguese side SC Braga.The Czech Republic international joins for a fee of around £26m and has signed a five-year-deal at ...

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