Lukas Hornicek

In August 2026, reports confirmed Newcastle United completed the transfer from Sporting Braga by activating a release clause valued at €30 million (also reported as £25.7 million). Throughout July 2026, multiple sources consistently reported that Newcastle had agreed to meet this €30 million clause. Earlier, in June 2026, Hull City reportedly had a bid of £12.5 million (approx. €15 million) plus add-ons rejected, with Braga insisting on the full clause. The player's agent had suggested in February 2026 that a fee around €20 million could be realistic. His Transfermarkt value was reported as €18 million in June 2026, up from €10 million in February 2026.

Our valuation for Lukáš Horníček is driven by the consistent and widespread reporting of a €30 million release clause in his Sporting Braga contract. This figure was repeatedly cited as Braga's non-negotiable asking price. The valuation is solidified by numerous reports that Newcastle United activated this clause to complete the transfer in August 2026, after a lower bid of approximately €15 million from Hull City was reportedly rejected.