Newcastle United sign Nick Woltemade in club record £69m deal

Premier League side Newcastle United have completed the club record signing of striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart.

The 6ft 6in (1.98m) Germany international, 23, has joined Newcastle on a contract described as “long-term”, in a deal worth up to £69m.

This eclipses the £63m Newcastle paid to make Alexander Isak the most expensive player in the club’s history three years ago.

Woltemade, who will wear the number 27, has not been registered in time to make his debut against Leeds United on Saturday.

Newcastle’s statement released at 11am on Saturday, August 30 read: “Newcastle United have completed a club-record deal to sign forward Nick Woltemade from Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart.

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“Nick began his career with Werder Bremen, where he progressed through the youth system to become their youngest ever Bundesliga player as a 17-year-old in 2020.

“He made the switch to Stuttgart last summer and quickly established himself as one of the most exciting attackers in the German top-flight.

“He ended last season with 17 goals to his name from 33 appearances in all competitions and continued his form at the recent Under-21s European Championships, where he collected the top goalscorer award.

“The 6ft 6in striker, who has two international caps at senior level, will link up with the Germany squad next week for their World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Northern Ireland. Nick will wear the number 27 shirt for Newcastle United.”

Reflecting on the move, Woltemade told the club website: “I’m really happy to be at this amazing club. From the first contact, I felt like the club really wanted me and had big plans for me.

“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.

“I know the stadium from watching games on television – it looks amazing and I know the atmosphere is crazy. I’m really excited to play and start scoring goals here.”

The 23-year-old forward follows Anthony Elanga, Aaron Ramsdale, Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey through the door as The Magpies’ major summer signings.