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Newcastle signs Amar Dedic before Premier League opener against Liverpool

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 7:28 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Newcastle signs Amar Dedic before Premier League opener against Liverpool

Summary

Newcastle United has reportedly agreed to sign Amar Dedic on a five-year contract from Benfica, with a total fee around €30 million. This move comes as the club faces several departures, including Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. Dedic, primarily a right-back with versatility, is expected to help fill a crucial gap in the squad ahead of the upcoming Premier League season, for which Newcastle’s opener is against Liverpool on August 23. Dedic’s previous connection with manager Matthias Jaissle during their time at Red Bull Salzburg is also significant in this transfer. He is set to undergo a medical before finalizing the deal.

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Status Watch

•Amar Dedic's transfer fee from Benfica is around €30 million.
•Newcastle has seen several key players leave this summer.
•Dedic is likely to play with the first team immediately.
•Newcastle's first match of the season is on August 23.
•Dedic has prior experience with manager Matthias Jaissle at Salzburg.

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7:28 AMYahoo Sports — Amar Dedic Solves a Newcastle Problem Nobody Wanted to Talk About

What they're saying

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Newcastle’s summer has been dominated by outgoing headlines — Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal, Sandro Tonali joining Tottenham, Anthony Gordon gone to Barcelona, and Eddie Howe exiting Tyneside. Now, it’s worth pausing to think about whether the club’s reported move for Amar Dedic is really about ambition… or if it’s more about necessity. That distinction matters […]
— Yahoo Sports

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