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Newcastle United signed Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Amar Dedic from Portuguese side Benfica on Tuesday for a reported fee of $40 million, strengthening their defensive lineup.
Dedic reunites with Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle, with whom he won the Austrian Bundesliga title at Red Bull Salzburg in 2023, creating continuity in the club's new era.
With 31 caps for Bosnia, the 24-year-old Dedic competed at this year's FIFA World Cup and previously played for Wolfsberger, Marseille, and Benfica before his move.
Dedic replaces right-back Kieran Trippier as Newcastle bolsters defense following the departures of midfielder Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes to rival Premier League clubs.
Newcastle hosts Liverpool in their Premier League opener on Sunday, August 23, while continuing to target younger recruits including defensive midfielder Aladji Bamba and left winger Bazoumana Toure.