Nick Woltemade Joins Newcastle In Club-Record Transfer From Stuttgart

‎Newcastle United have completed the signing of forward Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart in a club-record deal.

‎Sportxparte reported on Friday that Newcastle reached an agreement with Stuttgart, featuring an initial fee of €75 million (£65 million; $87.6 million) plus €5 million (£4.3 million; $5.8 million) in potential add-ons. The transfer marks Newcastle’s record expenditure for a single player.

‎Newcastle confirmed the arrival on Saturday, with the 23-year-old signing a “long-term” contract at St James’ Park.

‎“From the first contact, I felt like the club really wanted me and had big plans for me,” Woltemade said.

‎“It’s a big step in my life to leave Germany, but everybody has welcomed me so well, and it already feels like family. I have a really good feeling from speaking to the head coach that this is the right place for me to find my best level.”

‎Bayern Munich submitted three bids for Woltemade this summer, all of which were rejected by Stuttgart.

‎Woltemade had an impressive 2024-25 season with Stuttgart, scoring 17 goals in 33 appearances.

‎He was the top scorer at this summer’s European Under-21 Championship for Germany, with six goals.

‎“We’re delighted to get Nick’s signing over the line so quickly,” Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe added.

‎“He fits the profile for exactly what we have been looking to add to our attacking options.

‎“He’s strong in a lot of areas, he has great technical ability, and has proven himself to be a real threat in one of Europe’s top leagues, but he’s also still at an age where he has plenty of room to develop and grow here.”

‎What does the signing mean for Isak

‎Newcastle’s signing of the Germany international comes amid uncertainty on the future of Alexander Isak, who has not featured for Eddie Howe’s side this season.

‎Isak attempted to force an exit with an incendiary social media statement last week claiming “promises” had been “broken” by Newcastle and “the relationship can’t continue”.

‎Liverpool previously failed with a £110 million ($149 million) bid for the striker on August 1, with Newcastle standing firm that he is not for sale.

‎Newcastle had already been active in the striker market after Callum Wilson’s departure on a free transfer. They have had bids rejected for Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Jørgen Strand Larsen, who has told his club he wants to leave.

‎Newcastle also pursued Yoane Wissa, Hugo Ekitike, Bryan Mbeumo, Liam Delap, and Joao Pedro during the window.