After a perfect start with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Newcastle United’s Nick Waltemade revealed how they resemble things like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Bayern Munich star Harry Kane.
Hau is “humble” Ultemaid and “really happy.”
Eddie Howe could not have asked for more from the £69 million striker in his last debut. The 6’6 forward rose to the highest to get home, which proved to be a victory goal against the wolves before being kicked out at the celebration. After waiting for new strikers all summer, St. James Park received a powerful introduction that they had been desperate for.
Like the others who watched on Tyneside, Howe was happily left with Ultemaid and told reporters. “It was a great moment for Nick and I was very pleased with how he played today.
“You saw his qualities, his technical qualities we’ve been discussing, his intelligence, but most importantly, when the ball comes into the box, you need to be there.
“It was a great finish. It calms him down and relaxes, so I’m personally really happy for him. He’s a very humble guy. He wants to do well.
Woltemade’s debut goal would have surprised anyone with Germany. There are all sorts of reasons why Bayern Munich was so enthusiastic about securing his signature, and many more reasons why he stole the show for U21 euros in the summer. Now he is the man who can make Newcastle forget everything about Alexander Isaac.
The 23-year-old has little confidence and has already told Newcastle fans exactly what he can expect from him in the coming years.
Woltemade does Ibrahimovic comparison
He revealed to the players that he is the most similar, and Woltemade compared to the great Ibrahimovic. A inch higher than the previous AC Milan star, the German comparison is a fair one to make, given that despite his height he still maintains his technical capabilities. Whether he will eventually reach the same level as the Swedes is a big question.
“Yes, this may be a difficult question. There aren’t many 6’6 inch strikers, or even the average player. Most of them are center backs and other positions. That’s difficult.
“I’ll say a little Kane, a little Habatz, maybe a little Ibrahimovic. I don’t know…it’s hard to say. I mean, it’s really funny because people who haven’t seen me have misunderstood because of my height.
“They might think I’m just a target man, but it’s good in the air, but I’m very skilled and lots of techniques on my own feet. That’s my playing style. It’s hard to say I’m the only guy to play like this, but it’s definitely rare.
Newcastle describes his style as “unusual” for people of his height. Newcastle can expect unexpected things from a new striker looking to follow up on his debut goal with Barcelona this week.
