Overview
- In a Stern interview, the Newcastle and Germany striker said he no longer reads stories about himself because a single negative piece lingers more than positive ones.
- He revealed Uli Hoeneß sent a WhatsApp wishing him well after the move, following Bayern’s unsuccessful pursuit in the summer window.
- Woltemade said he turned off his phone for three weeks on holiday at Lake Como and Mallorca to avoid the transfer noise.
- He called the huge fees discussed in Germany "surreal," stressing that prices are set by the market, with reports putting his transfer at roughly €75–85 million plus bonuses up to about €90 million.
- He noted the attention has affected his family, especially his sister who teaches primary school, while his own start in England includes seven goals in 18 appearances.