Amar Dedic ‘to join’ Newcastle as Benfica agree deal worth up to €35m | OneFootball

Fabrizio Romano says Benfica have agreed to sell Amar Dedic to Newcastle in a deal that could reach €35m, including a sell-on clause.

The agreement ends talks between the clubs after days of strong interest from the Premier League side.

Benfica had wanted to keep the 23-year-old Bosnia international for Marco Silva, but the player’s wish ultimately shaped the outcome.

A key factor was the presence of Matthias Jaissle in charge at Newcastle. He worked with Dedic at Salzburg, where the full-back established himself under his guidance.

Dedic is set to depart only a year after arriving at the Estádio da Luz. The move brings a significant windfall for Benfica and gives the defender his step into English football.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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