Overview

• Newcastle announced the Germany forward on a long-term contract, with reports indicating a term through 30 June 2031.
• German outlets including dpa report the fee could reach €90 million, which would be the largest sale in VfB Stuttgart’s history.
• Bayern Munich pursued Woltemade for months but had multiple offers rejected before Newcastle completed the signing.
• VfB CEO Alexander Wehrle said a move had been ruled out earlier but the offer’s "Rahmenbedingungen" changed sufficiently for the club to agree.
• Eddie Howe praised the 23-year-old’s fit after a 12-goal Bundesliga season, and Woltemade described leaving Germany as a major step.