Newcastle United Transfer News: Premier League outfit Newcastle United FC have officially confirmed the signing of Bosnian international full-back Amar Dedic from Portuguese powerhouse SL Benfica on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The Magpies have finalized a transfer fee package worth approximately £29.5m (€35m) to secure the dynamic defender on a long-term five-year contract at St James Park. Arriving on his 24th birthday, the versatile defender has been handed the number 37 shirt and becomes the club’s sixth senior addition of the summer window.
We are delighted to announce the signing of Bosnian international full-back Amar Dedić from Portuguese giants SL Benfica.
The 24-year-old, signing on his birthday, will wear shirt number 37. Amar has penned a five-year deal to become the sixth senior addition of the summer at… pic.twitter.com/iKAIDmS0Wj
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) August 18, 2026
Newcastle United Seal £30 Million Deal For Benfica Defender Amar Dedic
The Magpies acted swiftly in the market to finalize terms with SL Benfica after identifying Amar Dedic as an essential recruit for their defensive setup. The 24-year-old international flew into Newcastle following a medical agreement, putting pen to paper on a five-year deal running until 2031.
Welcome to Newcastle United, Amar Dedić 💪 pic.twitter.com/L7yQS6zKrO
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) August 18, 2026
Sporting director Ross Wilson commended Dedic as an elite modern full-back capable of providing immediate top-level competition across the entire defensive line. The Magpies’ hierarchy prioritised the transfer to ensure full defensive depth ahead of their grueling Premier League and European schedule.
Amar Dedic Reunites With Head Coach Matthias Jaissle At St James Park
A crucial element behind the move was Dedic’s strong professional relationship with Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle. The pair previously enjoyed great success together at Red Bull Salzburg and Liefering, where Dedic developed into one of Europe’s most exciting young defensive talents. Jaissle expressed immense delight at reuniting with the Bosnian star, highlighting his athleticism, aggression, and technical qualities in possession. Dedic voiced his excitement about working under Jaissle again, noting that the manager’s deep tactical understanding of his game made joining Newcastle an easy decision.
