The view from Italy on how Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade has started on loan at Juventus

It has been over two months since Nick Woltemade left Newcastle United to join Juventus on loan but he remains one of the most talked about figures on Tyneside.

The Germany international polarised opinion last season after his club record £69million move from Stuttgart and fans were split down the middle when he made the move to Turin in September.

The 24-year-old made a blistering start to life on Tyneside, scoring nine goals inside his first three months at the club but the goals dried up in 2026.

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Woltemade's form in front of goal waned and he managed just two goals for Newcastle this calendar year with Eddie Howe deciding he did not suit what he wanted from a centre-forward, experimenting using him as a midfielder and as a number 10.

Matthias Jaissle also saw Woltemade as a number 10 and it became apparent in pre-season and during his start against West Brom in a Carabao Cup win that he did not suit what Jaissle demanded from his forwards.

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As such, he joined Juventus on a season-long loan deal that did not contain an option to buy. That means the door is open for a return to St James' Park next summer, should that suit both parties, and they will be keeping a keen eye on his progress at the Allianz Stadium.

Woltemade has scored four goals in 13 appearances for the Old Lady but has made a mixed start to life in northern Italy. He became just the third Juventus player in the club's history to score in each of his first three European matches for the club but it took until his ninth league appearance at the weekend to score his first Serie A goal.

The former Stuttgart forward was named Juve's Player of the Month for October but also found himself dropped from the Germany squad by Jurgen Klopp.

So what is the truth about how Woltemade has fared at Juventus? How has he started, what position are Juventus using him in, is he popular with the club's supporters and will Juve look to sign him permanently in the summer?

To get the answers to those questions, Chronicle Live spoke to Tutto Juve reporter Mirko Di Natale to get the inside scoop on Woltemade's Juventus story.

What was it that attracted Juventus to sign Nick in the summer?

"Juventus were looking for a striker with those characteristics who could play well into Luciano Spalletti's 4-2-3-1. The first choice was Brahim Diaz, then the club negotiated Joshua Zirkzee but the terms weren't favourable.

"Nick Woltemade's name emerged at the end of the transfer window and was a good opportunity to seize. The negotiations were very quick, and Nick immediately accepted the project and the move to Turin."

How has he started? It seems like he's impressed in Europe but struggled in Serie A?

"Yes, that's true. The difference, however, is very subtle. I think it's only a matter of time before he can celebrate in Serie A as he did in the Europa League. Nick is finding consistency alongside Kolo Muani and is proving very useful as a support player. He just needs to be more aggressive in front of goal. He's more of a number 10 than a number 9 and, for now, that's fine."

At Newcastle, there were question marks over his suitability as a centre-forward and he ended up playing as a 'number 10'. Are there any question marks over his best position at Juve?

"As a number 9, he's not the perfect striker according to Luciano Spalletti's understanding of football... But that's not a problem because Woltemade is the right player to play alongside Kolo Muani and pair up with Alajbegovic or the other attacking wingers.

"I think the £69million Newcastle spent affected his judgment and put unnecessary pressure on him. But as I was saying, Nick is young and can definitely improve his positioning in the penalty area and his aggressiveness in front of goal."

What is his relationship like with the fans and head coach Luciano Spalletti?

"I can say he's magnificent with both. Spalletti is pushing him to be more effective, reasonably because he believes Woltemade can score more goals. The fans adore him: both for his very extravagant look and for his desire to stay out of the spotlight. A few weeks ago, a song called 'Il Gigante di Brema' was dedicated to Nick, and Woltemade himself celebrated it on his social media. It was a very nice episode and reflects what I just said."

How likely is it Juventus will look to turn his loan stay in Turin into a permanent transfer?

"No decisions have been made yet regarding Woltemade, but his performance isn't going unnoticed. We know that Newcastle valued Woltemade at at least €75million in the summer, but they're unlikely to sell him for that price.

"However, Matthias Jaissle could be an ally of Juventus, because he doesn't currently see Woltemade as a Newcastle player. If the player were to express his desire to stay, I believe the two clubs could talk again next Spring and find a formula and favourable terms that would satisfy both parties."