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Newcastle United have completed the signing of Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart for a club record transfer fee.

The German striker is the Magpies’ fifth addition of the summer after they agreed to pay a £65 million fee, eclipsing the previous record of £63 million they paid for Alexander Isak. The deal also includes an additional £4 million in potential add-ons.

Isak has been pushing for a move to Liverpool, but Newcastle have been unwilling to sell their star player until they find a replacement and another forward to deputise.

Woltemade’s arrival solves one half of the equation, while they are working on moves for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa and Jorgen Strand Larsen of Wolves.

Newcastle United complete club record transfer for Woltemade

“I’m really happy to be at this amazing club,” Woltemade said upon completing the move to St James’ Park. “From the first contact, I felt like the club really wanted me and had big plans for me.

“It’s a big step in my life to leave Germany but everybody has welcomed me so well and it already feels like family. I have a really good feeling from speaking to the head coach that this is the right place for me to find my best level.

“I know the stadium from watching games on television – it looks amazing and I know the atmosphere is crazy. I’m really excited to play and start scoring goals here.”

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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe believes that Woltemade is the perfect addition to his side’s attack.

“We’re delighted to get Nick’s signing over the line so quickly,” he said. “He fits the profile for exactly what we have been looking to add to our attacking options.

“He’s strong in a lot of areas – he has great technical ability and has proven himself to be a real threat in one of Europe’s top leagues – but he’s also still at an age where he has plenty of room to develop and grow here.

“Nick is a great character too and we’re really pleased to welcome him to the group.”

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