Nick Woltemade has opened up in Germany about the moment he decided to leave the Bundesliga and take the biggest step of his career by joining Newcastle United.
Three months have passed since the tall, elegant striker arrived on Tyneside, signing in a deal worth £65 million with an additional £4 million in possible add-ons. Newcastle met Stuttgart’s valuation without hesitation, unlike Bayern Munich, who tried to negotiate a bargain and ultimately failed.
In the end, the Premier League pulled him in, and now the 23-year-old is proving exactly why the club were willing to invest so heavily.
Speaking to German outlet Stern, Woltemade was honest about how tough the choice originally felt. With interest from several top clubs, he was forced to make a decision quicker than expected.
He explained that he was given only two days to think everything through, but admitted that the final call came almost instantly. In his words, he did not spend long weighing up the move because Newcastle represented everything he wanted in a club.
He described them as a massive team competing in the strongest league in the world, a place where he could finally measure himself against the best players on the planet. His ambition has always been to stand among the elite, and he felt Newcastle offered him the perfect platform to do that.
Since arriving, Woltemade has slotted into life at the club with remarkable ease, as has his fellow German teammate Malick Thiaw. The pair have helped each other adapt both on and off the pitch, and their early impact has been a major positive for Eddie Howe during a demanding season.
After Newcastle’s impressive 4-1 win away at Everton last weekend, Woltemade spoke about how smooth the transition had been. He said the squad had welcomed him warmly, the fans made him feel at home almost instantly, and the entire environment helped him settle into Premier League football quicker than he expected.
His performances reflect that comfort. At the Hill Dickinson Stadium, he produced a brilliant, composed lob over Jordan Pickford, a goal that highlighted his technique, confidence, and awareness.
It was his seventh Premier League goal for Newcastle, and despite his modest reaction afterward, it was a moment of pure class.
When asked about it, Woltemade downplayed the finish, saying it came from a good counterattack, crediting Anthony Elanga for the pass, and even claiming he was a bit lucky with how the ball dropped. His humility has already made him popular among supporters.
Against Tottenham on Tuesday night, he didn’t find the net, but he still left his mark on the match by delivering a smart assist for Bruno Guimarães.
This has been the story of his season so far even when he is not scoring, he is influencing games, linking play, pressing opponents, and showing the intelligence that attracted Newcastle in the first place.
Across all competitions for club and country, Woltemade has now played 21 matches this season and has been directly involved in 13 goals, scoring 11 and assisting two.
For a player adjusting to a new league, new teammates, a new country, and a more physical style of football, that return is evidence of how naturally he has adapted.
Woltemade has also spoken openly about the shift from the Bundesliga to the Premier League. After the Everton win on 29 November, he described the adjustment as “really easy,” crediting his teammates and the supporters for making the process simple.
He admitted he still has plenty of room to improve, but he is pleased with his early contributions, especially in front of goal. For a striker arriving in a new league, confidence is everything, and scoring early gave him the platform to settle quickly.
His journey has not been without noise. There were unpleasant comments and dismissive remarks from certain figures at Bayern Munich during the transfer saga, which German media amplified and UK outlets repeated.
Despite that, Woltemade kept his focus, ignored the drama, and has proven on the pitch why Newcastle made the right decision.
He has already become a fan favourite not just because of his goals or the physical presence he brings, but also due to his selfless style of play, work ethic, and humble personality.
Newcastle supporters admire players who give everything, and Woltemade has shown from the start that he is ready to fight for the shirt.
What once looked like a complicated decision has turned into a perfect fit. Newcastle believed in him, trusted his potential, and backed their conviction with a significant investment.
Woltemade, in turn, has embraced the challenge with maturity and passion, becoming one of the most exciting new additions to the squad this season.
If he continues at this pace, Newcastle’s decision to spend big on him will look like one of the smartest moves of the Premier League era.
