Newcastle United signs Amar Dedic from SL Benfica for €35M

Newcastle United is pulling Amar Dedic out of Lisbon barely a year after the Bosnian right-back arrived at SL Benfica. The deal, reportedly valued at around €35 million, brings the 23-year-old defender to St James’ Park on a five-year contract running through 2031. The fee represents a significant discount. Dedic’s release clause at Benfica sat at €50 million, meaning Newcastle negotiated roughly 30% off the sticker price. The Jaissle connection This transfer has a reunion storyline baked right into it. Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle previously managed Dedic during his time at Red Bull Salzburg. Personal terms on the five-year deal were agreed upon relatively quickly, suggesting Dedic didn’t need much convincing about the project Jaissle is building on Tyneside. Dedic, born on August 18, 2002, only joined Benfica in July 2025 for €12 million. In the span of roughly 13 months, the Portuguese club nearly tripled its investment, turning a €12 million buy into a €35 million sale. During his single season at Benfica, Dedic made over 25 appearances across league play and Champions League qualifiers. Filling a defensive gap Newcastle’s interest in Dedic isn’t just about reuniting c...