“The wrong move for him” – German legend slams Woltemade’s transfer to Newcastle

Mario Basler believes Nick Woltemade made the wrong decision by joining Newcastle United.

Former Germany international Mario Basler believes Nick Woltemade will struggle in the Premier League following his record-breaking €90 million switch from VfB Stuttgart to Newcastle United.

“Woltemade is not worth €90 million, and he will have big problems in Newcastle,” Basler said on his podcast Basler ballert.

“I don’t think Woltemade will be able to establish himself in Newcastle. In my opinion, this was the wrong move for him.”

Earlier this summer, Woltemade had agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich, but the move did not materialise as the German champions couldn’t reach an agreement with Stuttgart.

“Either he should have stayed in Stuttgart for another year, or he should have gone to Munich,” said Basler.

“Everything happened very quickly. An offer came, and he was gone immediately. I think that was a big mistake for this young player’s career, even though he certainly had a great half-season. I believe it was the wrong step. It wasn’t the move for his career that would push him forward,” he stressed.

Woltemade could make his Newcastle debut when the Magpies face Wolverhampton at home this Saturday.