It seems that there are high hopes for Nick Woltemade at Newcastle United as he prepares to make his debut for the club. The pressure on him is immense as he steps into the shoes of Alexander Isak, who was a prolific goalscorer during his time at St. James’ Park.
Despite his limited goal-scoring record in his career so far, with 37 goals in 125 appearances, Alan Shearer, the Newcastle legend, expressed optimism about Woltemade’s ability to find the back of the net consistently in the Premier League. Shearer predicted that Woltemade could score 25 goals in the league, although this estimate may be seen as ambitious considering his previous goal-scoring statistics.
Woltemade’s potential and investment value are highlighted by Newcastle making him their most expensive signing ever. The striker’s performances for Stuttgart last season were decent, with 17 goals in all competitions, including 12 in the Bundesliga. Despite being considered a late bloomer in his career, he faces the challenge of leading the line for a Premier League club.
Woltemade will likely have competition from fellow striker Yoane Wissa, who is expected to start in the upcoming match against Wolves, potentially placing Woltemade on the bench for his debut. However, with the support from the club and the faith of figures like Shearer, Woltemade will aim to make a significant impact and live up to the expectations set for him at Newcastle United.
