Newcastle United’s Nick Woltemade says scoring on his debut has helped ease pressure with the Magpies.
Bild have spoken to the 23-year-old about his quick impact at the Premier League club. Newcastle signed the striker from VfB Stuttgart for €75m plus bonuses on August 30th.
He waited until after September’s international break to make his debut for the Magpies. They sealed a 1-0 win over against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Woltemade scored the winner.
The frontman scored four goals in his first five league matches and has six goals from 14 matches for Newcastle United.
Isak exit one of reasons for Newcastle United pressure
Nick Woltemade
Newcastle, United Kingdom – 10 21 2025: Nick Woltemade seen during Champions League league phase game between Newcastle United FC and SL Benfica
He was brought in to replace Alexander Isak, who forced a move to Liverpool towards the deadline.
The Germany international believes he was immediately under pressure at Newcastle United due to several factors.
Bild point out about his immediate impact at Newcastle United and asks what it meant.
“A huge relief. The whole Newcastle package had potential for tension, especially since I arrived on the last day. Then there was the transfer fee. The expectations placed on me, because Newcastle’s top striker, Alexander Isak, had left,” he said.
“The start to the season wasn’t ideal. There was definitely pressure. I was very glad when it subsided. I quickly realised in Newcastle that it was a good fit not only on a footballing level, but also on a personal one.”
Bild asked for his views on the fee Newcastle United paid to sign him.
“I was confronted with it frequently. But I didn’t choose this situation. I’m the least responsible for the sums involved. Nevertheless, I was happy that Newcastle saw enough potential in me to pay that amount,” Isak explained.
“For me personally, it makes no difference whether I go from Werder Bremen to Stuttgart on a free transfer or from Stuttgart to Newcastle for €75m.
“Even though I know that the fee means a few more pairs of eyes are on me. Although, in England, the issue of transfer fees is viewed much more calmly than in Germany. Within the team, the transfer fee isn’t a factor at all.”