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I don’t expect ‘panic buy’ Nick Woltemade to return to Newcastle United even if he stars for Juve

Former United and England winger Chris Waddle feels the Premier League was too quick for the German international

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 7:00 AM
I don’t expect ‘panic buy’ Nick Woltemade to return to Newcastle United even if he stars for Juve
Key Things to Know
  • Nick Woltemade joined Juventus on a temporary loan deal from Newcastle United late in the summer transfer window.
  • Former winger Chris Waddle described Woltemade as a £69m panic buy who struggled with the Premier League's speed.
  • Woltemade has scored once in four appearances for Juventus after scoring 11 goals for Newcastle last season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Newcastle United and England winger Chris Waddle stated he does not expect striker Nick Woltemade to return to Newcastle, despite his temporary loan move to Serie A club Juventus. Woltemade joined Juventus at the end of the summer transfer window after falling down the pecking order under Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle.

Waddle labeled the £69m signing from Stuttgart a "panic buy" following Alexander Isak's departure, claiming the pace and mobility required in the Premier League did not suit the German forward's game. Woltemade has made four appearances for Juventus and is also reportedly drawing transfer interest from Bayern Munich.

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