Sky Germany now calls the move a “done deal” after Nick Woltemade gave the final green light, according to the German broadcaster. The 24-year-old forward will fly to Turin this morning to undergo his medical with the Serie A giants.
Multiple reports on Monday evening suggested a full agreement was in place, but Sky Germany insisted the former Stuttgart forward was yet to make a final decision. That has changed this morning, with the German broadcaster confirming Woltemade’s approval of the switch.
The deal
Juventus are reportedly paying €4 million to sign Woltemade on a straight loan from Newcastle United. The structure of the deal, as reported, does not include an obligation or option to buy, making it a temporary arrangement for the remainder of the season.
The Germany forward joined Newcastle from Stuttgart in the summer, but his game time on Tyneside has been limited. A move to Turin offers him the chance to feature regularly in Serie A under Thiago Motta’s setup, though the club has not yet confirmed the agreement officially.
Sky Germany’s update this morning marks the first time the broadcaster has moved away from its earlier caution. On Monday evening, the same outlet had pushed back against claims that everything was finalised, noting that Woltemade had not yet made his decision.
The player
Woltemade, 24, came through the youth ranks at Werder Bremen before moving to Stuttgart. His performances in the Bundesliga earned him a move to Newcastle, where he has been part of the first-team squad but has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter.
The forward is capable of playing across the front line, comfortable as a central striker or drifting wide. His height and hold-up play have drawn comparisons to traditional number nines, though he has also shown willingness to drop deep and link midfield to attack.
At international level, Woltemade has represented Germany at youth age groups. His senior debut has not yet come, but a strong loan spell in Italy could put him in contention for Julian Nagelsmann’s plans ahead of the next international break.
What happens next
Woltemade is expected to complete his medical in Turin this morning. If all goes to plan, he will sign the loan paperwork and join up with his new teammates ahead of Juventus’ upcoming fixtures.
The Serie A side have been active in the January window as they look to strengthen their attacking options. Woltemade’s arrival would give Motta another body in the final third, with the club competing on multiple fronts domestically and in Europe.
Newcastle, for their part, will monitor the situation from afar. The loan allows the player to get minutes elsewhere while the Premier League club assess their own squad needs before the transfer deadline.
Neither club has issued an official statement confirming the move as of this morning. The agreement, according to Sky Germany, is in place, and the medical is the final step before the deal is formally announced.
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