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Nick Woltemade gets £32.4m hint on his best position as Newcastle United face summer decision

The Germany international missed a golden chance for Juventus in their 1-1 draw last night in Serie A

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
Nick Woltemade gets £32.4m hint on his best position as Newcastle United face summer decision
Key Things to Know
  • Kolo Muani indicated Nick Woltemade's hold-up play offers the key to unlocking his best position.
  • Woltemade entered as a substitute to help Juventus secure a late equalizer before missing a winner.
  • Doubts remain over whether Juventus will turn Woltemade's deadline-day loan into a permanent transfer deal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Newcastle United loanee Nick Woltemade made an impactful substitute appearance for Juventus, earning praise from £32.4m strike partner Kolo Muani. Muani noted that Woltemade's size and hold-up play troubled defenders and created more freedom in attack. The Germany international helped set up Muani's late equalizer, though he missed a subsequent chance to win the match for Luciano Spalletti's side.

Lee Ryder reports that doubts remain regarding whether Juventus will make Woltemade's loan move permanent, potentially presenting Newcastle with a major summer transfer dilemma. While Spalletti expressed contentment with Juventus's potential, media criticism persists as Woltemade targets an open-play goal in their upcoming Europa League fixture against Celta Vigo.

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