“Benfica in shock!” - Dedic unveiled in another shirt | OneFootball

With Bosnia and Herzegovina’s participation in the 2026 World Cup now over, Amar Dedic took advantage of his holiday period to return to Graz, the Austrian city where he was born and raised. Benfica’s right-back used the break to reunite with his family, reconnect with the community where he took his first steps, and strengthen his bond with his roots and the Islamic faith.

The visit to the Dzemat Graz Islamic community, initially meant to be low-key, ended up turning into a moment of great celebration, marked by the enthusiasm of those present and a cheerful atmosphere.

After taking part in the communal prayer, Dedic met with dozens of children and young people from the community, many of them wearing Bosnia and Herzegovina national team shirts. The defender signed autographs, took photos, and spoke with the youngsters. As a way of thanking him for the visit, he was presented with a personalised shirt bearing the number 7, the name "Dzemat Graz", and details inspired by lilies, one of the cultural symbols of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The moment the shirt was presented led to a light-hearted post by Sead Kumro, leader of the Islamic community in Graz, who took advantage of the opening of the transfer market to make a joke. "After long negotiations, Amar Dedic chose Dzemat Graz. Benfica in shock!" he wrote on social media, accompanying the message with a photo next to the player.

Later, in a more formal tone, Sead Kumro highlighted the impact Dedic’s presence had on the community. According to the official, what had been expected to be just "a brief meeting to see how everything went and bring joy to the little ones and strengthen awareness of the homeland" ended up becoming "something much bigger", drawing the attention of several media outlets, including Al Jazeera.

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