Newcastle sign Bosnian defender Dedic from Benfica

Jul 1, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Amar Dedic (7) dribbles against the United States of America during a Round of 32 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images 18 Aug 2026 04:42PM Aug 18 : Newcastle United have signed Bosnia and Herzegovina full back Amar Dedic from Benfica on a five-year contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.• Dedic boosts Newcastle's defensive options following the departure of right back Kieran Trippier.• Portuguese club Benfica said the deal for the 24-year-old was worth 35.9 million euros ($41.55 million). Benfica added that the deal includes a sell-on clause.• Dedic previously worked with newly-appointed Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle at Re