Juventus Sign Nick Woltemade on Loan from Newcastle

Juventus have struck a deal to take Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade on a season-long loan, moving quickly to land a striker before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

The 24-year-old, signed by Newcastle from Stuttgart in August 2025, will now travel to Turin for a medical after the clubs agreed a £3.5m loan fee. The agreement is a straight loan: no option, and no obligation, to buy at the end of the season.

Juventus pick Woltemade over Zirkzee

Juventus have been hunting a forward with Jonathan David poised to join Atletico Madrid on loan. They held talks over Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee after his proposed switch to Fiorentina collapsed, but walked away when United pushed for an obligation-to-buy clause.

Woltemade ticks different boxes. Juventus view him as a better tactical fit for their attack and, just as importantly in a tight market, a cheaper and more flexible deal. The absence of any mandatory purchase clause gives the Italian side a clean exit next summer if they choose to go in another direction.

Newcastle reshape their attack

Woltemade leaves Tyneside at a moment of change in Newcastle’s forward line. Despite being the club’s £69m record signing, he has started only one of new manager Matthias Jaissle’s first three matches. On Saturday he came off the bench and made an impact, setting up Yoane Wissa’s goal in a 2-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur, but that cameo has not altered the broader plan.

Newcastle’s move for Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo laid the groundwork. BBC Sport had already reported that the Fernandez-Pardo deal could open the door for Woltemade’s exit, and the pieces have now fallen into place. The Lille attacker flew into Tyneside on Monday evening to finalise a transfer worth up to £55m, clearing space for the German to head to Serie A.

Woltemade now stands on the brink of a fresh start in Turin, with Juventus betting that a change of stage will unlock the forward they believe fits their system – and their budget – perfectly.