Newcastle United signs Bosnian defender Amar Dedić on five-year deal
Newcastle United has signed Bosnian international Amar Dedić from Benfica on a five-year contract.
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AIEnglish Premier League club Newcastle United has officially announced the signing of Bosnian international defender Amar Dedić from Portugal’s Benfica on a five-year contract.
Dedić, 24, previously worked with Newcastle’s current German manager, Matthias Jaissle, during their time at Austrian sides Liefering and Red Bull Salzburg. He made 95 appearances for Salzburg across all competitions before moving to Benfica.
The defender has earned 31 caps for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, including three appearances in the 2026 World Cup.
Coach praises Dedić’s abilities
Manager Matthias Jaissle highlighted Dedić’s defensive and attacking qualities, noting they fit Newcastle’s style of play. He also praised the player’s technical and physical attributes, as well as his experience in the UEFA Champions League and World Cup.