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Lukáš Horníček set to join Newcastle as goalkeeper from SC Braga

Fabrizio Romano reports the 24‑year‑old Czech keeper is moving to Newcastle after SC Braga activate his release clause, with the fee undisclosed.

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Lukáš Horníček
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Fabrizio Romano has reported that SC Braga’s 24‑year‑old Czech goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček is set to move to Newcastle. The deal is described as completed, with the club’s £25m release clause activated and both payment and personal terms agreed. The fee has not been disclosed in the reporting.

The transfer is being followed by a single outlet, according to the tracked count. Onside’s model values Horníček at €5m and, with a confidence rating of 95%, suggests the valuation aligns with the lack of a disclosed fee at this stage.

Horníček, who has been expected to join the Premier League side, will add depth to Newcastle’s goalkeeping options as the club prepares for the upcoming season.

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Onside value5M
Reported fee

No fee reported yet — Onside values €5M.

Onside Confidence95%

Valuation and confidence are Onside model estimates, not market quotes. See our methodology.

Reporting: Fabrizio RomanoOriginal

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