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Nick Woltemade has officially joined Newcastle United from VfB Stuttgart. The agreement was reached while club officials were in Monaco for the UEFA club competitions draw. Woltemade completed his medical examination on Friday and signed a contract extending until 2031 on Saturday. The total transfer fee is a club-record €85 million, with an additional €5 million in easily achievable add-ons. This fee surpasses Stuttgart's previous record of €35 million earned from Benjamin Pavard's transfer to Bayern Munich in 2019. Woltemade is expected to travel to England to finalize the medical procedures after bidding farewell to his teammates. Stuttgart had confirmed a discussion with a "European club" on their official page, indicating that a decision would be announced by Friday.
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The 23-year-old striker has been a key target throughout the summer, particularly as Bayern Munich made multiple attempts to secure him. Bayern's highest offer was €60 million, including bonuses, which Stuttgart deemed insufficient and opted to terminate talks ahead of the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. Stuttgart's management had always considered Woltemade's market value above the €75 million Bayern Munich paid for Luis Díaz. After the German Supercup, Stuttgart's Director of Sport, Fabian Wohlgemuth, confirmed to the media there would be no transfer to Bayern Munich this summer.
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<p>€30.00m</p>
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<p>30.06.2029</p>
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Stuttgart consistently maintained a clear valuation of Woltemade. They took inspiration from Bundesliga rivals Eintracht Frankfurt, who received €95 million for striker Hugo Ekitiké from Liverpool. Although Ekitiké initially considered a move to Newcastle United, he ultimately chose Liverpool instead. Sources indicate that Woltemade’s statistics closely mirror those of Ekitiké, which justified Stuttgart's evaluation. Consequently, Bayern's offers were always viewed as inadequate by Stuttgart's management.
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<h2>Are They Replacing Alexander Isak? – Newcastle's Urgent Need for Woltemade</h2>
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Meanwhile, Newcastle has shown no hesitancy in meeting Stuttgart's valuation, especially considering their precarious situation. Not only did Eddie Howe’s team miss out on both Ekitiké and Benjamin Sesko this summer, but they are also at risk of losing star striker Alexander Isak, who has expressed a desire to join Liverpool. Reports suggest that Liverpool have made an offer around €130 million for Isak, but they will not pursue another offer until Newcastle indicates willingness to negotiate. By signing Woltemade, Newcastle hopes to bolster their position.
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<p>30.06.2028</p>
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Given all these factors, it is understandable why Newcastle is set to make Woltemade one of the ten most expensive Bundesliga players in history. So, what kind of player is Woltemade? Stuttgart captain Atakan Karazor praised him in an interview with Gegenpressing, stating, “His vision and dribbling are exceptional.” Standing at over 198 cm (6’5”), Woltemade is powerful yet exhibits finesse with the ball. Besides his role as a center-forward, he can also play as a number 10 or on the wing. He excels in one-on-one situations and in cramped spaces, alongside having an impressive shot. Woltemade has worked on his physical attributes during the summer, making him a viable target man as well. However, his relative inexperience at the highest level is a concern—though this isn't dissimilar to Isak’s journey before he developed into a world-class striker under Howe at Newcastle.
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