Newcastle United have signed defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for about £30m.
The Bosnia-Herzegovina worldwide has joined the membership on a five-year deal after having a medical on Tyneside on Monday.
He has reunited with supervisor Matthias Jaissle, with whom he beforehand received the Austrian title at Red Bull Salzburg in 2023.
“It’s a particular feeling and a extremely large honour for me to affix Newcastle United,” he mentioned after the transfer was introduced on Tuesday, his twenty fourth birthday.
“I’m really happy to be here and can’t wait to start playing for the club and the amazing fans.
“Working with Matthias once more was an enormous issue for me. We know one another nicely. He is aware of what I can convey on the pitch and I’m actually blissful to be taking part in for him once more.
“Playing Premier League football at St James’ Park is going to be really special. Every game feels like a big occasion, with an amazing atmosphere. I’m really excited to get started.”
Newcastle had been out there for a brand new right-back following the departure of veteran Kieran Trippier, who joined Wolves on a free transfer when his contract expired earlier this summer time.
Dedic may shortly be referred to as upon to function in Newcastle‘s season opener at house to Liverpool on Sunday as Tino Livramento continues to be recovering from a calf damage he sustained on worldwide obligation with England in June.
Jaissle mentioned he was “really looking forward” to working with the defender once more.
“He’s a player who I know really well, having worked with him from a young age in Austria and followed his career since,” he mentioned.
“He will bring both defensive and attacking qualities to our squad, which suits the style of football that we want to play.
“He’s athletic, aggressive and technically excellent, but in addition has loads of potential to develop additional.”