Ciaran Kelly
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Dedic has already experienced what it is like to play at St James' Park.

The defender was part of the Benfica side thumped 3-0 by Newcastle in the Champions League last season, so he will be hoping for a much happier experience if he lines up against Liverpool on Sunday.

Dedic is one of Newcastle's oldest signings this summer – which is saying something – and only the second over the age of 20, alongside goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek.

The defender has never played in the Premier League before and, like all of Newcastle's six arrivals, he will need time to adapt to the intensity and physicality of the top-flight.

But Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson has already noted how Dedic "incredibly hungry" to prove himself.

Dedic, crucially, already knows what Jaissle demands and expects from his full-backs, so it is likely the head coach will not think twice about throwing him in at the weekend, even after just a handful of training sessions with his new team-mates.

He certainly has the engine to get up and down the pitch.

Although Dedic only made 24 appearances in Portugal's Primeira Liga last season, he ranked second for full-backs for carries into the attacking third (49) and third for progressive carries (202) and total carries (325).

His ability to also offer cover at left-back will be invaluable, but Newcastle clearly need further reinforcements before the window shuts on 1 September.

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Amar Dedic joined Portuguese side Benfica in 2025 and spent a season at the club before joining Newcastle.

He was in the squad that faced Newcastle in the Champions League at St James' Park.

He joined Red Bull Salzburg in 2019, from the club's academy and played for the feeder club Liefering, where he first worked with Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle.

He spent time on loan at Wolfsberger and Marseille before he joined Benfica on a permanent deal.

Although he was born in Austria, the 24-year-old plays for the Bosnia-Herzegovina international team.

He has won 31 international caps for Bosnia, including three at this summer's FIFA World Cup.

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Newcastle United sporting director, Ross Wilson, said: "I'm delighted to welcome Amar to Newcastle United. He's a player Matthias knows really well and one we all think very highly of - we see him as a player who strengthens our squad straightaway, capable of performing on the right and on the left.

"He's shown his level at Red Bull Salzburg and Benfica as a modern full-back who has the ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch. He's incredibly hungry to prove himself here at Newcastle United and in the Premier League."

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Newcastle United head coach, Matthias Jaissle, said: "I'm really happy to add Amar to our squad. 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 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 very good, but also has a lot of potential to develop further.

"Amar is still young but already has a lot of valuable experience - he's played in the Champions League and the World Cup, as well as representing huge clubs in Austria, France and Portugal. I'm really looking forward to working with him again."

Ciaran Kelly
BBC Sport Newcastle United reporter

Newcastle United have signed defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m.

Dedic has joined the club on a five-year deal after undergoing a medical on Tyneside on Monday.

He has reunited with manager Matthias Jaissle, who he previously won the Austrian title with at Red Bull Salzburg in 2023.

"It's a special feeling and a really big honour for me to join Newcastle United," he said after the move was announced on his 24th 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 again was a big factor for me. We know each other well, he knows what I can bring on the pitch and I'm really happy to be playing for him again.

"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."

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