Newcastle United have completed the club-record signing of Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart in a £69m deal, bringing an end to months of frustration in their search for a new striker. The 23-year-old German international arrives as the most expensive purchase in Newcastle’s history, just as tensions surrounding Alexander Isak’s refusal to play reached boiling point.
Woltemade, fresh from winning the DFB-Pokal with Stuttgart and finishing as top scorer at the Under-21 European Championships, is viewed as the player to lead Newcastle’s attack as they prepare for Champions League football. Speaking after sealing his move, the 6’6” striker said he felt “really wanted” by the Magpies and believes the move is the perfect step in his career.
Eddie Howe confirmed Woltemade will not be registered in time for the clash with Leeds, but the excitement around his debut is already building on Tyneside. Can Newcastle’s new No.9 live up to the record-breaking price tag?
Woltemade’s First Words as a Newcastle Player
Announced on Newcastle’s official website, Woltemade explained why he chose St James’ Park:
“From the first contact, I felt like the club really wanted me and had big plans for me. It’s a big step to leave Germany but everyone has welcomed me so well — it already feels like family. Speaking to the head coach gave me a really good feeling this is the right place to find my best level.” — Nick Woltemade
The forward added he was “excited to play and start scoring goals” in front of Newcastle’s famously passionate fanbase.
How Woltemade Performed Last Season
Woltemade arrives with a strong record in Germany, helping Stuttgart win silverware while showing his eye for goal in Europe’s youth tournaments.
| Stat (2024/25) | Nick Woltemade |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 33 |
| Goals | 17 |
| Assists | 3 |
| DFB-Pokal | 1 goal (Final) |
| U21 Euros | Top scorer |
source: sofascore match data – 30 Aug 2025
Woltemade scored just one fewer goal than Benjamin Šeško in the Bundesliga last season, underlining why Newcastle were willing to break the bank.
Analyst Verdict – John William
FootballPlace analyst John William says Newcastle have secured a striker with “both present impact and long-term upside”:
“Woltemade ticks all the boxes. He’s physical, aerially dominant, but also technically smart. At 23, he’s only going to get better. For Newcastle, this is the kind of signing that shifts them from top-four hopefuls to genuine Champions League competitors.”
William added: “Yes, £69m is a record fee, but strikers of this calibre don’t come cheap. Given Isak’s stand-off, Newcastle needed a decisive move. Woltemade provides certainty.”
Key Insights
- Newcastle sign Nick Woltemade for £69m — a club-record fee.
- Woltemade: “I felt really wanted… this is the right place for me.”
- 17 goals + 3 assists in Bundesliga last season.
- Scored in DFB-Pokal final; U21 Euros top scorer.
- Not registered in time to face Leeds this weekend.
What’s Next for Newcastle?
Woltemade will be available after the international break, giving Eddie Howe time to integrate him into the squad. His debut could come against Wolves or in Newcastle’s first Champions League fixture, a stage tailor-made for his arrival.
With Isak still refusing to play, the German forward may quickly become Newcastle’s focal point in attack. For the Magpies, the challenge is simple: keep Woltemade firing, and their ambitions for silverware at home and abroad remain alive.
Can Woltemade justify his £69m price tag and become the new hero of St James’ Park?
1 Comment (last comment by Adem)
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By Adem 30 Aug 2025 11:51
This guy will shine in the Premier League at the end Newcastle will have the last laugh compared to Sesko
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