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‘Lucca with a moustache’ – Harsh words for Newcastle United man as signing questioned

Nick Woltemade’s loan spell away from Newcastle United has seen the player receive endless criticism from the Italian media, even if some fans have been backing him. More has now come in the direction of the striker. Sport Witness have…

By Kaustubh Pandey · Sport Witness

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 10:49 AM

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Journalist Gianni Visnadi criticized Newcastle United loanee Nick Woltemade, describing him as 'a Lucca with a moustache.'
Visnadi questioned Juventus's deadline-day loan deal and Newcastle's reported past expenditure on the forward.
Woltemade has yet to score in Serie A, though he has scored three Europa League goals for Juventus.

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Newcastle United loanee Nick Woltemade has faced sharp criticism in Italy, with journalist Gianni Visnadi comparing him to Lorenzo Lucca. Speaking to Radio Sportiva, Visnadi labeled the German forward 'a Lucca with a moustache' and questioned both Newcastle's valuation of him and Juventus's decision to complete the loan move on deadline day.

Woltemade remains scoreless in Serie A under Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti, though he has netted three times in the Europa League. Sport Witness argues that the criticism is excessive, suggesting the forward has been mis-profiled amid Juventus's tactical struggles and redundancy alongside Randal Kolo Muani.

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‘Lucca with a moustache’ – Harsh words for Newcastle United man as signing questioned

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