‘Never seen a player so good’: Nick Woltemade claims Tottenham made a mistake selling star
Newcastle United’s record summer signing, Nick Woltemade, has wasted no time making headlines in the Premier League—both on and off the pitch. The German forward, who joined the Magpies for a hefty £65 million fee during the summer transfer window, was brought in to fill the void left by Alexander Isak’s sensational £120 million switch to Liverpool, a move that set a new British transfer record.
Woltemade immediately endeared himself to the St James’ Park faithful by scoring on his debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers, showing that he is ready to step up to the challenge of Premier League football. But while his own performances are starting to gain attention, the striker has been quick to highlight the influence of one of Tottenham Hotspur’s greatest-ever players—Harry Kane.
Woltemade: “Harry Kane is the best striker in the world”
Speaking on the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast, the 22-year-old striker revealed just how much he admires Kane, even admitting that he tries to model aspects of his own game on the former Spurs talisman.
“Think, Kane,” Woltemade said when asked to name the best striker in the world. “I like how he plays. His shots are amazing, the way he finishes chances is just unbelievable. Even though we don’t see him every week in England anymore because he’s gone to the Bundesliga, he’s still a Premier League legend. The things he does with the ball are incredible, and he’s definitely someone I’ve looked up to as a player.”
Woltemade went on to explain that Kane’s ability to combine lethal finishing with intelligence, vision, and physical strength is what sets him apart from others in world football.
“His all-round game is amazing. I’ve actually played against him four times, and honestly, I don’t even know how many goals he scored past me. But the way he strikes the ball—it’s always perfect, even in tight spaces inside the box. I’ve never seen another striker like him. He’s such a complete player.”
Kane’s Tottenham exit and Bundesliga success
Kane famously left Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023, completing a move to Bayern Munich worth over £100 million. While Spurs fans were heartbroken to see their all-time record scorer depart, the England captain finally managed to break his long-running trophy drought by lifting the Bundesliga title in his debut season in Germany.
Now 32 years old, Kane continues to dominate in front of goal for Bayern and remains one of the most feared strikers on the planet. His legacy in the Premier League, however, is untouchable—scoring 213 goals during his time in England’s top flight, a figure that left him within striking distance of Alan Shearer’s all-time record of 260 before he made the switch abroad.
Could Kane return to the Premier League?
While Kane is thriving in Munich, speculation about a return to English football refuses to go away. Reports in Germany claim that the striker has a release clause in his contract that becomes active in the summer of 2026, which would allow him to leave for as little as £54 million.
That has led to growing chatter about a possible Premier League comeback, with pundits and fans alike debating whether he will eventually chase down Shearer’s goal-scoring record. Former England striker Michael Owen recently suggested Kane was “nuts” to walk away from Tottenham when he was so close to making history, while Arsenal legend Ian Wright has openly predicted that the forward will return to the Premier League before he hangs up his boots.
The respect of the next generation
For now, what is clear is that Kane’s reputation as one of the finest strikers in world football continues to inspire the next generation. Woltemade’s glowing tribute is evidence of just how highly Kane is regarded, even among players who are just beginning to carve out their own careers.
And for Newcastle fans, the fact that their new £65 million striker is modeling himself on one of the best in history can only be a positive sign as the Magpies aim to challenge the Premier League elite once again.