Newcastle Signs Amar Dedic

Newcastle United has announced the signing of Bosnian international defender Amar Dedic from Portuguese club Benfica on a five-year deal.

The 24-year-old player will wear the number 37 shirt, becoming the sixth signing for Newcastle's first team during the current summer transfer window.

Didic has previous knowledge of Newcastle's new coach Matthias Jaissle, having worked with him during the early stages of his career in Austria with the teams Liefering and Red Bull Salzburg.

Didic stated after joining Newcastle that he feels a "special feeling and great honor" in moving to the club, expressing his happiness about joining the team and looking forward to playing in front of its fans.

The player added that working again with Matthias Jaissle was one of the important factors behind his decision, noting that the coach knows his capabilities and what he can offer on the pitch.

Didic confirmed that playing in the Premier League at St. James' Park will be a very special experience, and that the atmosphere in the stadium makes every match feel like a major occasion. He expressed his excitement about starting his new journey.