Newcastle United’s record signing Nick Woltemade is currently on loan at Juventus.
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle has opened up on the conversation that led to Nick Woltemade joining Juventus on a season-long loan.
The 6ft 6in German striker became the Magpies’ record signing last year after joining from Stuttgart for £64 million, but now finds himself looking to reignite his career in Italy.
Woltemade initially made a positive start on Tyneside, scoring six goals from his first six shots on target. However, his remarkable goalscoring form did not last, with Eddie Howe even moving the striker into midfield in an attempt to get the best out of him.
Nick Woltemade of Newcastle United looks on during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Newcastle United and West Bromwich Albion at St James' Park on August 26, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)placeholder image
Nick Woltemade of Newcastle United looks on during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Newcastle United and West Bromwich Albion at St James' Park on August 26, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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The appointment of fellow German Jaissle appeared to offer Woltemade a fresh start, but he instead found himself behind the likes of Will Osula, Yoane Wissa and Joe Willock in the pecking order, having been named on the bench for Newcastle’s opening two Premier League matches against Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
Juventus made an approach for Woltemade in the final days of the summer transfer window and, following an honest conversation with Jaissle about his high-pressing system, the 24-year-old agreed to the move. His departure also gave Newcastle the headroom to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for £51 million.
There is no option or obligation for Juventus to sign Woltemade permanently next summer, although the Italian club are covering his wages in full.
“We communicated very clearly where he stood within the team at that moment, particularly considering the way we play football with high pressing,” Jaissle told German magazine Kicker. “At the time, one or two other players were simply a little ahead of him.
“Open discussions are important regardless of whether someone is your compatriot or not. But I rate him very highly, and of course he remains our player because he’s only out on loan.”
Woltemade is yet to start a Serie A game for Juventus. His only start so far has come in the Europa League, where he scored from the penalty spot in a 5-0 win over Dutch side NEC Nijmegen.