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Newcastle Coach Eddie Howe Responds to Rummenigge’s Criticism on Nick Woltemade Transfer

Newcastle’s Strategic Move with Nick Woltemade

Newcastle Coach Eddie Howe has addressed the comments made by Karl-Heinz Rummenigge regarding the significant transfer fee for Nick Woltemade, defending the €90 million deal. In his briefing ahead of Newcastle’s Champions League match against Saint-Gilloise, Howe emphasized that transfer fees are dictated by market dynamics rather than a single club.

Eddie Howe’s Confidence in Woltemade’s Potential

Howe expressed his satisfaction with the acquisition of Woltemade, highlighting the club’s eagerness to bring him aboard. “We are very pleased to have Nick with us. Despite being thrown into action with little training time, he has performed admirably,” Howe remarked. The Newcastle coach reiterated that the transfer fee’s amount holds no bearing on the player’s value to the team.

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge’s Comments Stir Reactions

Bayern Munich’s supervisory board member, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, recently commented on Newcastle’s decision to acquire the German forward. Speaking on the program Blickpunkt Sport, Rummenigge congratulated VfB Stuttgart while taking a jab at Newcastle, labeling them as “foolish” for paying the hefty fee – a move Bayern Munich would not have entertained.

Woltemade’s Transition to the Premier League

The towering 1.98-meter tall striker showed promising signs since his breakout with Stuttgart last autumn and is now embracing his new opportunity in England. He netted his second goal for Newcastle over the weekend, showcasing his talent and justifying the investment made by the Premier League club.

Woltemade’s journey with Newcastle is just beginning, and both the player and the club are optimistic about the future ahead in the highly competitive league.