Newcastle’s €90 Million Gamble – German Tower Striker Becomes a Sensation

12my Sports11 Nov, 2025Sport

In this summer’s transfer frenzy, Newcastle United made headlines by signing German striker Woltemade for a staggering €90 million, making him the third most expensive German player in history. Just six months ago, he was a Stuttgart substitute, but his explosive performances quickly caught Europe’s attention. Bayern Munich had pursued him earlier, but Newcastle swooped in with a massive offer that stunned the Bundesliga, sparking talk of the league becoming a “talent supplier” to the Premier League. Standing 1.98 meters tall, Woltemade isn’t just a traditional target man—his footwork, dribbling, and versatility have earned Woltemade the nickname “2-meter Messi.” Once criticized for lacking heading ability and killer instinct, he has improved remarkably, scoring 17 goals in 33 appearances last season and earning a national team call-up. Newcastle’s manager Eddie Howe now faces the challenge of integrating him into a demanding Premier League system.