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Newcastle's Record Signing Set for Shock Exit?
21 Jun
Summary
- Woltemade may depart Newcastle after less than a year.
- His €75 million transfer was a club record fee.
- He was controversially moved to midfield by Eddie Howe.
Nick Woltemade is reportedly on the verge of leaving Newcastle United this summer, less than a year after his record-breaking €75 million transfer from VFB Stuttgart. Despite a strong start where he outscored predecessor Alexander Isak, Woltemade's form declined significantly in the latter half of the season.
Head coach Eddie Howe controversially shifted Woltemade to a midfield role, preferring William Osula as the primary striker. This positional change, along with a drop in his market value from €65 million to €55 million, has fueled speculation about his future. Woltemade himself expressed frustration, arguing he should be judged on different metrics when playing further from goal.
