Newcastle sign goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga for £25.7m
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:38 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"Newcastle United have signed goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga in a deal worth £25.7m.
"Newcastle United sign goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga for £25.7m.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:38 AMHornicek 'can't wait to play' at St James' Park
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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:00 AMNewcastle sign Braga keeper Hornicek for £25.7m
Newcastle United sign goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga for £25.7m.
- BBC SportAug 3, 2026, 8:00 AMNewcastle sign Braga keeper Hornicek for £25.7m
Newcastle United sign goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga for £25.7m.
- Sky Sports—Newcastle sign goalkeeper Hornicek
Newcastle United have signed goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga in a deal worth £25.7m.
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