Newcastle reach in-principle agreement with Benfica for Amar Dedic at around £30m

Newcastle United are understood to have reached an agreement in principle with Benfica to sign Amar Dedic for a fee in the region of £30 million, with a five-year contract expected if the move is completed. According to Ben Jacobs, the push to land the player has been driven by Matthias Jaissle.

An agreement in principle between clubs falls short of a completed transfer and leaves several steps still to be finalised. The move would typically require the player’s formal approval of terms, a medical and the signing of final documents before any announcement or registration could take place.

The report frames the fee as being around £30 million. No details are provided on add-ons, payment structure or any clauses, and there is no stated timeline for when the outstanding steps might occur. The suggestion of a five-year deal points to a long-term commitment if and when everything is concluded.

The state of play

At this stage, the agreement described is between the clubs only and is not yet the same as a completed signing. Deals at this point in the process can still change if hurdles arise during medical checks, work-permit procedures where applicable, or discussions over personal terms. The reporting does not indicate that these elements are finished.

Jaissle’s influence is cited in the push for the transfer, but no further detail is given on the extent of his role. Beyond that, there is no additional information on when Dedic might travel, undertake a medical or be unveiled.

If the remaining steps are satisfied, Newcastle would be in a position to finalise the transfer and confirm Dedic as a new arrival. For now, it remains an in-principle agreement that requires completion.