Nick Woltemade scored his first goal for Juventus since joining on a season-long loan from Newcastle United. He converted a second-half penalty in a 5-0 Europa League win over NEC Nijmegen. The German forward stepped up after Nico Gonzalez was fouled in the box by NEC defender Almugera Kabar, sending the spot kick home to extend the scoreline in Juventus’s favour.
It was Woltemade’s first competitive goal in Italy since arriving in Turin over the summer. He completed 82 minutes before Juventus manager Matthias Jaissle brought on Augusto Owusu. The result was already well beyond doubt by that point. Newcastle followers wanting more context on how the move came together can look back at the background to his loan transfer.
Nick Woltemade scores first Juventus goal in Europa League win
Woltemade’s penalty came at a significant moment for a striker still searching for his first Juventus goal. Once the final whistle sounded, he took to Instagram with a short but pointed message that summed up the occasion: “European nights. Happy about my first goal for Juventus.” The nine-word post said plenty about how much the strike meant to him after weeks of adapting to a new league.
Speaking afterwards to Sky Sports Italia, as reported by Chronicle Live, Woltemade explained why breaking his duck mattered so much. “Honestly, you can play as well as you want. For a striker, scoring is always the most important thing. This will help me settle in and gain self-confidence. I’m very happy and I thank my teammate for leaving me the penalty,” he said.
On-loan Newcastle striker reacts to opening his Juventus account
Woltemade also reflected on the wider result, pleased with how comfortably Juventus saw off their Dutch opponents. “I’m happy, especially with the result. Winning at home is always positive. No game is easy. I think we did pretty well. We knew it would be a tough match. Obviously I’m happy to have scored the first goal. Overall it was a good night in every way,” he added.
Those comments reflect a player who has clearly settled into the rhythm of matchdays in Turin. Even if life away from the pitch is still catching up. The goal, and the win, gave Woltemade a clear marker of progress after a difficult early adjustment period following his switch from Tyneside.
Settling into Serie A life and role under Juventus management
Asked about life away from football, Woltemade was honest about the scale of the change. “Obviously, it’s all very new for me. I’m in a new country and with a new language. I still have to find an apartment. For now, I’m in a hotel. I learn something new every week. I’m still not happy with how I’m playing. I want to continue improving. Then I think about helping the team,” he said.
Those remarks echo what Woltemade said about his initial period at the Allianz Stadium, when he first spoke about the challenge of settling into a new club and a new country at the same time. His willingness to admit he is still finding his best form, even after scoring, suggests he is judging himself by high standards under Jaissle.
For Newcastle supporters keeping tabs on his progress from England. The penalty offers a useful sign that Woltemade is beginning to find his scoring touch, even while the practical side of relocating abroad remains unfinished business.
What comes next for Woltemade ahead of Sunday Atalanta clash
Juventus turn their attention back to Serie A on Sunday, when they face Atalanta. The fixture gives Woltemade the chance to carry his midweek breakthrough into league football, where his adaptation to Italian football’s pace and physicality remains a work in progress by his own admission.
No changes to his loan arrangement with Newcastle United have been reported, and any decisions on his longer-term future remain a matter for another day. For now, the focus for Woltemade is straightforward: build on his first Juventus goal, keep learning the demands of Serie A, and add to his tally when Atalanta visit.
