Newcastle United sign Nick Woltemade in record deal

Football
30 Aug 2025 • 7:05 PM MYT
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  • Newcastle United has completed a club-record signing of 23-year-old Germany international Nick Woltemade from Bundesliga side Stuttgart for £69m.
  • Woltemade, who was top goalscorer at the Under-21 European Championship and previously played for Werder Bremen, has signed a long-term deal at St James' Park.
  • This transfer marks Newcastle's fifth summer addition and is considered a key move that could facilitate Alexander Isak's potential departure to Liverpool.
  • Newcastle manager Eddie Howe praised Woltemade's technical ability and potential, while Woltemade expressed his excitement about joining the club and playing at St James' Park.
  • Liverpool has already had a £110m bid for Alexander Isak rejected, but Woltemade's arrival provides Newcastle with cover should the Sweden striker force a move.

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