Newcastle sign Dedic from Benfica in £29.5m deal

Amar Dedic reunites with former boss Matthias Jaissle at Newcastle in a £29.5m move.

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What happened. Newcastle United have completed the signing of Bosnia and Herzegovina international Amar Dedic from Benfica on a five-year deal.

• Dedic will wear the No 37 shirt at St James' Park.
• He previously worked with Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle at Red Bull Salzburg.
• The 24-year-old can play on either flank.

“Working with Matthias again was a big factor for me.”

— Amar Dedic

Dedic could make his debut in Sunday's Premier League opener against Liverpool.

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