"I can only congratulate Stuttgart for finding, in quotes, an idiot to pay that much, because we certainly wouldn't have done that," Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, a member of Bayern Munich's supervisory board, told BR24 . Strong words from the former great German striker towards Nick Woltemade , the 23-year-old striker recruited by Newcastle for 90 million euros this summer. While the Rekordmeister offered more than 60 million to recruit him, the latter did not go any further in the face of Stuttgart's crazy demands in this matter. And if Newcastle paid a lot for their striker, the Magpies do not appear as idiots given the performances of the Bremen native.
Launched on September 13th against Wolverhampton (1-0), he was immediately decisive by scoring the winning goal. After failing to score against FC Barcelona (2-1 defeat) and Bournemouth (0-0), he then went on to score three goals against Arsenal (2-1 defeat), Union Saint-Gilloise (4-0) and Nottingham Forest (2-0). He also joins a prestigious circle with Les Ferdinand and Alan Shearer by scoring in his first three Premier League appearances at St James Park. A great start for the player who has 4 goals in 6 matches for the Toons. Beyond the scoring aspect, the 1m98 giant stands out for his contribution. His physique allows him to be an excellent support point, but his technique also makes him formidable in the passing game. An atypical profile, but very dangerous who is already causing a sensation.
Newcastle are seduced by their debut
His manager Eddie Howe believes his impact could be even greater if his team manages to make him less isolated in certain matches. " I was just happy that he was creating chances and being involved in that phase of the game. It seems obvious, but goal scorers always miss chances. You have to encourage them to create chances and score a lot. I loved the way he took the penalty. He didn't just say, 'I'll take it.' He was saying, 'I want to take it because I believe I can score and make a difference for the team. '" the England manager explained after the match. Praised for his demeanor and his level of play, Nick Woltemade is already unanimously acclaimed, and while he will have to maintain his level to justify such a transfer fee, there is optimism at Newcastle.
Moreover, the Magpies are uniting to support their striker, as they did after Karl-Heinz Rummenigge's attacks. " The market dictates these transfer fees, not a particular club. We are very happy to have Nick with us. I think he started very strongly in a difficult period for him, since he played straight away, without being able to participate in many training sessions (...) For me, the price of his transfer is not the issue ," insisted his coach Eddie Howe. " Nick shows all his talent on the pitch. He scores goals and does what the number 9 should do. He does his job very well. We are delighted to have him with us ," declared Bruno Guimarães. Anthony Gordon also defended his teammate: "I don't understand how you can talk about a player who is not at his club. Honestly, it's a bit stupid, especially when the player in question has had a successful debut." You can make that kind of comment if the player starts off badly. But this is a bit strange, he's just scored three goals." Despite the intense pressure surrounding his transfer, Nick Woltemade is living up to expectations. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge will be able to feel a bit more foolish than Newcastle in this story.
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