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Newcastle United transfer target’s extraordinary Joe Willock gesture after Champions League defeat

The one-time Newcastle transfer target spoke with Willock following Borussia Dortmund's win at St James' Park in 2023…

By Stuart Jamieson · Chronicle Live

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Felix Nmecha prayed with Joe Willock in the tunnel after Borussia Dortmund beat Newcastle United 1-0.
Willock revealed on Four8TV that Nmecha chose to console him rather than celebrate Dortmund's victory.
Nmecha scored the winning goal in the 2023 Champions League fixture at St James' Park.

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Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock revealed that Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha consoled and prayed with him following a Champions League match. Nmecha, who has previously been on Newcastle's transfer radar, scored the decisive goal in Dortmund's 1-0 victory at St James' Park during the 2023 campaign.

Willock told Four8TV that he was feeling down after only playing the final 20 minutes as a substitute for Jacob Murphy. Instead of celebrating with teammates, Nmecha approached Willock in the tunnel to offer comfort and spiritual encouragement, leaving a lasting impression on the midfielder.

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Newcastle United transfer target’s extraordinary Joe Willock gesture after Champions League defeat

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