Matthias Jaissle explains why Nick Woltemade was loaned to Turin
On Juventus Turin's training ground, Coach Matthias Jaissle watched as Nick Woltemade, the 1.98 metre tall international, put on the Italian club's shirt for the first time after disappointing months at Newcastle United. The 14‑time German international left the Magpies on loan to finally find playing time.
Jaissle, 38 years old, emphasized in the interview that he had a very open dialogue with Nick and considered him a great footballer who brings many different qualities. When asked whether Woltemade did not want to take on the challenger role at the Magpies, he said: “As I said, we communicated very clearly how his current standing is in the team, also given our style of football with high pressing, and at that time there were simply one or two others a step ahead.” The loan was therefore the best way to secure regular minutes for the 1.98 metre tall striker. No purchase option was negotiated between Newcastle United and Juventus Turin.
Contractual Situation
Jaissle made clear that Woltemade remains a Magpies player because he is only on loan. The contract of the right‑footed striker at Newcastle United runs until 2031, so next year, based on the current situation, he could make another attempt on the island. Despite the temporary departure, the coach still plans to work with the striker in the medium term.
Sportingly, the fresh start in Serie A has been extremely sluggish for the forward so far. Woltemade has not yet settled properly in Turin and has so far struggled to find the necessary form.
First Impulses in Turin
In the recent 1:1 against Cagliari Calcio, the German's introduction sparked a turnaround. When Woltemade came on, the pressing increased markedly and more space opened up. Randal Kolo Muani headed a cross from Kerim Alajbegovic in the 81st minute to equalise, using Woltemade’s physical presence, who occupied the opposing defence. Kolo Muani explained that the coach had stressed at half‑time that the ball needed to be delivered into the box via a cross, and that after Woltemade’s entry more chances were created.
“When Nick moves into the centre – he’s grown tall – he can hold the ball and occupy the defenders,” the former Frankfurt player continued. “That gives me more freedom to move and get to the ball. For me that’s much better,” he added.
Woltemade moved in the summer 2025 for €75 million from VfB Stuttgart to the Magpies. The high expectations in the Premier League were not met, and after a short time the hype around the 14‑time German international faded.
Overall, the loan shows that both Newcastle United and Juventus Turin are willing to foster Woltemade’s development, while his coach still believes in his quality. Whether he can relaunch his career in England next season remains to be seen.