Newcastle United have signed German striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart on a six-year deal worth a club record £69 million, Afrosport reports.
The Magpies have been in search of a striker after Alexander Isak, who was the club’s previous record transfer (£63 million from Real Sociedad in 2022), expressed his desire to explore a move away from the club.
After failing to land targets like Benjamin Sesko, Hugo Ekitike and Yoane Wissa, Newcastle now have a leading striker in the event Isak leaves the club before transfer deadline say on Monday.
Woltemade was in the stands in the goalless draw at Leeds United on Saturday, and is ready to make his contribution to the team after netting 18 goals in 36 appearances for Stuttgart.
“I’m really happy to be at this amazing club,” he said. “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.”
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe added: “We’re delighted to get Nick’s signing over the line so quickly. 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.”
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Newcastle are yet to win in the Premier League after three games (D2 L2) and will hope to pick up their first win when they take on Wolverhampton Wanderers at St. James’ Park after the international break on September 13.
