"As Nick Woltemade made his way out of Bayer Leverkusen's media theatre on Tuesday night he noticed that a series of chairs had been dragged untidily out of position. Most footballers would simply have walked on by but the 6ft 6in Newcastle forward is a little different from the rest and he duly stopped and tucked them all back into position beneath a long desk."
"I think especially my physical work is getting way better, Woltemade said, speaking with a maturity, intelligence and humour that belied his 23 years. I can sprint more, I can win more duels. It's really important for the Premier League and the gaffer has worked with me a lot because, in this league, you don't get many chances as a striker sometimes."
Nick Woltemade showed attention to detail off the pitch by tidying chairs, reflecting a meticulous character that mirrors his technical style. The 6ft 6in Newcastle forward retains adhesive touches, deft flicks and clever link play while adding physicality developed under Eddie Howe. Improved sprinting and duel-winning ability have raised his confidence and belief in scoring, even during quiet spells, supported by quality teammates. Critics in Germany mocked Newcastle's £69m fee, but his seven goals this season suggest the transfer was worthwhile. Woltemade appears outwardly unconcerned by criticism and focused on continued physical and psychological progress.
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