Nick Woltemade news
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The gist
Nick Woltemade joined Juventus on a £3.5m loan and debuted in a 1-1 draw with Milan.
His Newcastle exit and Juve role show a career reset worth watching.
Background
Woltemade fell down the pecking order at Newcastle under boss Matthias Jaissle and completed a season-long loan to Juventus on transfer deadline day. The move gives the 24-year-old German striker a chance to regain form in Serie A. He made his Juventus debut as a substitute in a 1-1 draw against AC Milan on September 6, 2026.
How it unfolded
- Sep 1, 2026Woltemade completed a season-long loan move from Newcastle to Juventus on deadline day.
- Sep 6, 2026He made his Juventus debut, coming off the bench in a 1-1 draw against AC Milan.
- Sep 7, 2026Reports and pundits assessed his debut, noting a 15-minute cameo with nine touches and one shot.
- Sep 8, 2026New Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti compared him to a 'very sweet' horse, praising his physical presence.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti described Woltemade as 'statuesque' and 'very sweet', saying he lets himself be stroked and ridden.
- Analysts
- His debut was a brief cameo, with nine touches and one shot, as Juventus tried him in a deeper role behind Kolo Muani.
- Public
- Some Newcastle fans felt his presence would be missed for tactical variety, while others said he 'lacked strength'.
Still unverified
A report claims Juventus legend Gigi Buffon said Woltemade has 'impact like Ibrahimovic'; this is from a single source and not confirmed. Another report describes the relationship between Woltemade and Newcastle as having soured, but this is not officially confirmed.