Newcastle United Near Club-Record Signing Of Nick Woltemade

Newcastle United are close to signing Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade for a club-record fee. The deal is almost done, with the player set to agree on personal terms and head to England for his medical.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Newcastle United are finalizing a deal with Stuttgart for Nick Woltemade. The fee is reported to be £64 million, marking a new record for the club. Newcastle will pay £60 million initially, with £4 million in add-ons, breaking the previous record set by Alexander Isak in 2022. Reports indicate that Nick Woltemade has agreed to a contract and he will soon arrive in Newcastle. The club’s recruitment team had been monitoring Woltemade for some time, as his impressive performances in the Bundesliga last season, where he scored 17 goals and provided three assists in 33 matches, caught their attention and led them to pursue him further.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Nick Woltemade stands out among Germany’s talented young strikers. Standing at 6’6″, he has a physical presence, but experts admire his technical skill and creativity. This Bundesliga season, Woltemade scored 13 goals and provided 7 assists in 31 matches, helping Stuttgart secure the DFB Pokal title and an Europa League spot. Reports suggest that Bayern Munich’s offers were turned down by Woltemade, who chose Newcastle, seeking to experience Premier League football under Eddie Howe. Currently, Newcastle is 8th in the Premier League standings, with only one point from two matches, drawing with Aston Villa and losing to champions Liverpool. Strengthening their attack is crucial to their goal of finishing in the top six and securing a return to European competition next season as Isak is likely not on the team’s plans.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Woltemade will undergo his medical examination with Newcastle. If everything proceeds as expected, he will be introduced to the fans before Newcastle’s next Premier League match against Leeds United, who are currently two points ahead of Newcastle. Both teams are in competition for a UEFA Conference League spot. This signing is expected to enhance Newcastle’s attacking options, especially given the team’s lack of depth due to injuries. Fans are excited about Woltemade’s arrival, hoping he will make a swift transition and an immediate impact in the Premier League.