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Woltemade Heads Winner on Newcastle Debut to Secure First League Victory

Conflicting fee reports fuel scrutiny over expectations.

Overview

  • The 23-year-old started against Wolverhampton and scored with a 29th-minute header from a Jacob Murphy cross in a 1-0 home win.
  • The result delivered Newcastle's first Premier League victory of the season after three winless matches.
  • Woltemade was substituted in the 65th minute for William Osula and received a standing ovation from St. James' Park.
  • Reported sums for his late-window move from VfB Stuttgart vary between roughly €75 million and up to about €90 million with add-ons, with the player himself citing €75 million.
  • Manager Eddie Howe lauded the striker's smooth integration, while figures in Germany including Rudi Völler and Didi Hamann highlighted the pressure tied to the price tag and framed the move as a strong step for his development.