Newcastle sign Czech goalkeeper Hornicek from Braga

Aug 3 : Newcastle United have signed Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek on a five-year deal from Portuguese club Braga, the Premier League side said on Monday.The 24-year-old, who made his senior international debut in May, signed for a reported fee of €30.6 million ($35.26 million) "The last few days have been an emotional rollercoaster from when I first heard about the move and now I'm so happy to be here," Hornicek said in a statement."It's a brilliant opportunity in a new league, which I'm very excited about. From the very first moment I arrived here, I received a fantastic welcome and really felt the warmth of the club. Everyone has been brilliant in helping me settle in. "I know Newcastle is a huge football city, with 52,000 fans at St. James' Park creating an incredible atmosphere and