AFPNewcastle United trigger £25.7 million release clause to secure goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek as fifth summer signing
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Goalkeeper completes medical in Spain
According to Sky Sports, Hornicek has successfully completed his medical examinations in Spain rather than travelling to Tyneside. Newcastle United have moved swiftly to secure the transfer by triggering his £25.7m contract release clause from Sporting Braga.
This development follows initial news from the media in Portugal on Saturday, which suggested the goalkeeper was heading to La Manga to finalise the formalities. The official announcement of the Czech Republic international is now considered imminent.
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Getty Images SportFifth summer signing pushes spending past £150m
Once officially confirmed, Hornicek will become the fifth signing of the summer for Newcastle United, following Ewen Jaouen, Bazoumana Toure, Sean Steur, and Aladji Bamba. The £25.7m transfer fee will take the total summer spending beyond the £150m mark.
The goalkeeper earned this move after a huge breakthrough year, helping Sporting Braga finish fourth domestically and reach the Europa League semi-finals. He kept 24 clean sheets across all competitions. Hull City triggered his release clause earlier this summer, but he turned them down. Consequently, he was left out of the matchday squad for the 4-0 win against Zeleznicar Pancevo on Thursday.
AFPWhat happens next for Lukas Hornicek?
Newcastle United are expected to officially unveil Hornicek in the coming days as their new goalkeeper. He will immediately begin full training sessions with the squad in Spain. Fans will eagerly anticipate his potential debut as the club finalise their pre-season preparations and look forward to their opening domestic fixtures.
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