Transfer NewsLukas Hornicek has now signed for Newcastle United : Official announcementLukas Hornicek has now signed for Newcastle United. The club’s official statement beginning: ‘Newcastle United are delighted to announce the signing of Czech Republic international goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček from Portuguese side SC Braga. The 24-year-old joins for an undisclosed fee and has penned a five-year-deal at St. James’ Park.’ The usual ‘undisclosed fee’ but it has been widely reported that Newcastle United triggered the goalkeeper’s €30m (approx £25.7m) contract release clause. Lukas Hornicek on joining Newcastle United: “The last few days have been an emotional rollercoaster from when I first heard about the move and now I’m so happy to be here.