Nick Woltemade Set For Record-Breaking Newcastle Move

Newcastle United have reached a club-record agreement to sign German striker Nick Woltemade, beating stiff competition for the talented forward’s signature.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Newcastle United have agreed on a deal with VfB Stuttgart for Nick Woltemade, with the transfer fee reportedly over €80million plus add-ons. That eclipses the club’s previous record, set when they signed Alexander Isak for £63m in 2022. Woltemade is travelling to England, where he is expected to complete his medical in the next 24 hours. He has already agreed to a long-term contract and expressed his excitement to join Newcastle United, describing the chance to work with manager Eddie Howe as a reason to choose the club.

Newcastle fended off interest from Bayern Munich, who saw multiple bids rebuffed earlier this summer, as Stuttgart have shut down Bayern Munich’s attempts to sign Nick Woltemade. They identified Woltemade’s blend of height, standing 6’6, and technical skills as matching the profile Howe wants, with sporting director Dan Ashworth leading the scouting effort. The transfer is being viewed as a major statement of intent by Newcastle ahead of the new season.

WHY THIS TRANSFER MATTERS FOR NEWCASTLE

Newcastle United finished fifth in the Premier League last season, securing a spot in the Champions League, and narrowly missing out on a higher league finish. They struggled with consistency in attack, burdening Alexander Isak with much responsibility. Woltemade scored 17 goals and provided three assists in 33 matches during the 2024/25 season for Stuttgart, helping them secure a seventh-place finish, and winning the DFB Pokal, achieving a spot in the Europa League. His arrival will give Howe more attacking options and add depth to the squad as Newcastle look to close the gap to the teams above them.

WHAT NEXT FOR NEWCASTLE?

Woltemade undergoes his medical in Newcastle on Friday and, should all go well, could be introduced ahead of Newcastle’s next Premier League match against Leeds United on the weekend. Newcastle began the current season with a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa and a 3-2 loss to Liverpool and are aiming for a top-six finish this season, potentially rivaling the likes of Chelsea, Tottenham, and Manchester United. Leeds United is back from the Championship, and is two points ahead of the Magpies, meaning it is clear what Newcastle are trying to achieve with no European football to juggle with. Fans hope Woltemade’s signing could be the spark they need to start the new campaign on a positive note.