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Newcastle United signs goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček from Sporting Braga

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Newcastle United signs goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček from Sporting Braga

Summary

Newcastle United announced the signing of goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček from Sporting Braga on August 3, 2026. Horníček joined the club on a five-year contract for a reported fee of €30.578 million, approximately £26.2 million. The Czech Republic international expressed his enthusiasm for the move, highlighting Newcastle's project and commitment to him as their number one goalkeeper. Horníček arrived just weeks before the season begins with a match against Liverpool. He detailed his initial nervousness during training camp but credited his teammates and coaches for helping him adjust.

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•Horníček signed on August 3, 2026, from Sporting Braga.
•Transfer fee reported at €30.578 million, about £26.2 million.
•He became Newcastle's fifth signing of the summer.
•Horníček is expected to be the starting goalkeeper.
•Newcastle's first match of the season is against Liverpool.

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Newcastle United officially announced the signing of Lukáš Horníček from Sporting Braga on Monday 3 August 2026. The goalkeeper arriving at St James’ Park only 20 days ahead of the season kicking off against Liverpool in the Premier League.
— Yahoo Sports

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