Eddie Howe keen to help Nick Woltemade find a girlfriend at Newcastle United
Nick Woltemade made some hilarious comments in one of his first interviews as a Newcastle United player - and Eddie Howe has responded.
Eddie Howe has joked he can help Nick Woltemade find a girlfriend to help him settle at Newcastle United.
Woltemade has become somewhat of a fashion icon since joining the Magpies last month. It is perhaps a shame that the German was not born 10 years earlier as his stylish threads could have nabbed him a spot on the MTV reality show Geordie Shore.
The ability to wear eye-catching clobber is not the only unorthodox trait in Woltemade’s arsenal. His unique playing style for a 6ft 6in striker has already made the 23-year-old a hit with Toon supporters.
Nick Woltemade’s bright start
Woltemade has netted three goals from four starts since his club-record arrival in August. The naysayers questioned whether he could fill the void left by Alexander Isak’s sale to Liverpool.
In fairness, the season is only eight weeks old but Woltemade’s three goals to Isak one have given him early credit in the bank. With two Premier League strikes and one in the Champions League, some fans are already thinking ‘Alexander who?’ as they have a new man to worship.
Newcastle will be hoping the £69million man can add to his tally against Nottingham Forest this weekend. His striker partner, Yoane Wissa, is yet to make his debut after suffering a knee injury on international duty.
Eddie Howe jokes about girlfriend situation
In one of his first interviews as a Newcastle player, Woltemade revealed he has not got a partner and is living on Tyneside with friends. He said: “My friends are here with me, so I get a lot of support. One of them is even moving in with me permanently.
“We're very good friends and have always joked that if I ever move abroad, we'll go there together. Neither of us has a girlfriend, so we're pretty free in that regard.”
When Woltemade’s comments were put to Howe on Friday, he responded: “That’s a new one. I might have a couple of people who can help him with that. Not me personally!”
Eddie Howe on Nick Woltemade
Girlfriend banter aside, the Toon boss has been impressed by how quickly Woltemade is adapting to Tyneside life. Howe added: "His ability to take balls in tight areas is very good. His teammates, most importantly, have begun to understand his game. They really trust him with the ball.
“He’s a really great guy, he’s very positive. He’s continually laughing with his teammates. He seems at home already, which is absolutely crucial to his success on the pitch."