Nick Woltemade was one of two strikers who arrived at Newcastle United to replace Alexander Isak.
Nick Woltemade has admitted he quickly became aware of how much damage Alexander Isak caused to Newcastle United.
A testing summer resulted in the Swede dominating the news agenda at St James’ Park. Isak - previously adored on Tyneside - burned all of his bridges with supporters after downing tools to force through a move to Liverpool.
Newcastle’s summer went into disarray as they searched for two strikers to help plug the gap. German sensation Woltemade was the first when he arrived from Stuttgart for a club-record £69million.
Nick Woltemade on Alexander Isak saga
Speaking to British GQ, Woltemade opened up about being oblivious to the toxicity surrounding the Isak saga. However, he was soon clued up once Toon fans began chanting his name at Elland Road.
“Of course, I knew that there was something going on about Isak,” Woltemade said. “But honestly, in England people just care about English football and in Germany, it is the same. So I was not realising that the situation was so hard. But I felt it directly when I came. People were so happy that they got a new striker.
“I went to an away game (Leeds) as a spectator and the fans went crazy! They all ran into me and sang songs about me. Of course, I knew there was pressure because I came for a lot of money. But I liked it.”
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‘Fashion is my thing’ - Nick Woltemade
Woltemade also discussed his love for fashion which has become a talking point since his big-money move. He added: “Fashion is my favourite thing next to football. When I know I have an appointment where I can dress up, even when it's just for dinner or when I go to the city or something, I'm always excited.
“It gives me a better feeling (about) myself. Take this GQ fashion shoot. “I’m more nervous for (that) than I am before a football game!”
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