Prominent German media outlet makes Nick Woltemade Newcastle United future claim
Nick Woltemade is reportedly unhappy with his current situation at Newcastle United.
Nick Woltemade is unhappy with his playing time and could leave Newcastle United this summer, according to reports in Germany.
The Magpies’ £64million club-record signing was an unused substitute as they ended their five-match losing streak with a 3-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion.
It’s now seven weeks since Woltemade last started a match. Since then, he has been afforded just 28 minutes in total through cameo appearances against Crystal Palace, AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal.
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Eddie Howe labelled Woltemade as a “very special talent” after his chipped pass set up a golden chance for Yoane Wissa at Arsenal. His reward, however, was to watch the Brighton win from the St James’ Park bench.
The 23-year-old was signed as a striker but hasn’t started in his preferred position since the beginning of February, having been trialled as a midfielder across the rest of February and March.
Woltemade has scored 10 goals since arriving from Stuttgart, though only one of those has come in 2026.
Sky Germany: Nick Woltemade unhappy & could leave NUFC
As the man who is expected to lead Germany’s attack at this summer’s World Cup in North America, Woltemade’s situation is attracting lots of attention in his homeland, and one prominent outlet is reporting that the player is not happy.
Sky Sport Germany claims Woltemade is “very dissatisfied with his playing time” and that his future this summer is “completely open”, though won’t make a decision until after the World Cup.
Bayern Munich spent most of last summer trying to agree a fee for Woltemade before the Magpies swooped during the final week of the window, but as it stands, won’t be reviving their interest.
Borussia Dortmund have previously been linked with a loan move, though that is an option Newcastle would be unlikely to entertain. Woltemade remains under contract at St James’ Park until 2031.
What’s Eddie Howe said about Nick Woltemade
In addition to Woltemade, the Magpies spent £55million on Yoane Wissa to improve their attack, but neither of the £119m duo are starting currently, with Anthony Gordon and now Will Osula preferred in recent months.
“They're both outstanding players,” Howe said recently. “I don't in any way doubt their individual qualities. I think they'll both be better for this season's experience.
“I always think any signing that we make, regardless of age, a season where they fully understand everything, they get used to the environment, they get used to their teammates, the location that they're living in. It's a big change for the players.
“Next season I think we'll see all the new signings that we integrated this season will be much better for the experience, and of course, then the intense focus shifts onto someone else we may have signed in the summer and I think that's a healthy thing for them as well because you just go slightly more relaxed and I think when you're more relaxed you play better.
“I believe in all those signings I think they'll come good.”
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