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Newcastle signs goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek for €30 million from Braga

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Newcastle signs goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek for €30 million from Braga

Summary

Newcastle United is set to finalize the transfer of goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from SC Braga for €30 million. The deal follows a summer of searching for Nick Pope's successor after missing various targets. The club has agreed to pay Hornicek’s release clause, and negotiations on the payment structure are ongoing. Hornicek, who has made 88 appearances for Braga, recently debuted for the Czech Republic and is expected to undergo a medical soon. This transfer marks the beginning of the Matthias Jaissle era as head coach.

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Key Details

•Newcastle is paying Hornicek's €30 million release clause.
•Negotiations on payment structure are ongoing between clubs.
•Hornicek recently received his first cap for the Czech Republic.
•This transfer indicates a change in goalkeeping personnel for Newcastle.
•Hornicek is expected to undergo a medical soon.

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle Launches Matthias Jaissle Era With €30 Million Transfer: Report

What they're saying

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Newcastle United appears to have secured its long-awaited new goalkeeper after making a decisive move for SC Braga’s Lukas Hornicek. The Magpies have spent much of the summer searching for Nick Pope’s long-term successor, and after missing out on other targets, the club now looks set to land the Czech international ahead of the new […]
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