S.C. Braga → Newcastle · Permanent · Summer 2026

✓ Confirmedhe is in the squad at his new club · 3mo ago
88%
final reading before it was settled
first reported 3mo agolast moved 3mo ago
  1. Rumoured
    27 Jul
  2. Talks
    31 Jul
  3. Agreement
    31 Jul
  4. Medical
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  5. Done
    31 Jul

Catch me up

  1. 27 Julfirst@TEAMtalk: Newcastle considering £68m double deal for Braga keeper Lukáš Horníček and Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini
  2. 31 JulReached Talks
  3. 31 JulJoined by @David_Ornstein, @FabrizioRomano
  4. 31 JulReached Agreement
  5. 31 JulReached Done
  6. 3 AugJoined by @JacobsBen

What was actually said

5 posts in 3 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Reported as done

Advancing3 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano@FabrizioRomano had it first, 3mo ago

🚨⚪️⚫️ Lukas Hornicek to Newcastle as new goalkeeper, here we go! Deal sealed with SC Braga. £25m release clause activated, payment terms and personal terms are also agreed. 24 year old Czech GK joins #NUFC as expected. https://t.co/6MJGYNJkMu

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2 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔴🔵 After Maghnes Akliouche deal being sealed this weekend, Paris Saint-Germain are also working to sign Zion Suzuki. Premier League clubs also keen, Juventus had a bid rejected. 🇯🇵 Newcastle decided to sign Lukas Hornicek from Braga and left Suzuki talks this week. https://t.co/8DURtFhhCz

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    Newcastle United confirm Czech Republic international goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček has joined from Braga on a five-year contract. €30m fee.🧤 https://t.co/igPrFJXc70

Reported as being in talks

Advancingone report

🚨 Newcastle United closing in on deal to sign Lukas Hornicek from Braga. Fee for 24yo #SCBraga goalkeeper €30m - value of release clause but terms still needed negotiations. #NUFC process to land top-rated Czech int’l drawing to conclusion @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/lfYLOIGF8h

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Neutralone report

Newcastle are reportedly considering a potential £68m double deal for Braga keeper Lukáš Horníček and Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini 👀 #NUFC https://t.co/4gDQw7gZj9

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