The transfer of Nick Woltemade to Newcastle United has already turned heads across Europe — but not always for the right reasons. When Bayern Munich supervisory board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge recently claimed that VfB Stuttgart had found an “idiot” willing to pay so much for the 23-year-old forward, it was inevitable that the comment would provoke a reaction. Now, Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon has come to his teammate’s defence, openly criticizing Rummenigge’s remarks and adding a sharp edge to the cross-continental debate.
Speaking to reporters, Gordon fired back at the Bayern legend’s outburst. “I don’t know why you’d comment on a player who isn’t even at your club,” the England international said. “It’s a bit stupid, to be honest — especially when the player has started really well. If he had started poorly, maybe you could understand someone saying that. But Nick has scored three goals in four games. It’s a strange thing to say.”
Gordon’s fiery retort highlights the growing frustration within Newcastle’s camp. Far from being a transfer gamble, Woltemade has quickly shown he can adapt to the Premier League’s intensity. With four goals in nine appearances across all competitions — achieved in just 567 minutes on the pitch — the German striker has been quietly effective, offering a blend of physical presence and technical ability that fits Eddie Howe’s system.
For Woltemade himself, the situation is more complicated. The young forward has remained silent, choosing instead to focus on his performances. His ability to deliver in front of goal has already vindicated Newcastle’s decision to invest heavily, while also silencing early doubters in England. Yet Rummenigge’s blunt dismissal serves as a reminder that reputations in Germany still follow him abroad.
Newcastle fans, meanwhile, have been quick to rally behind their new striker, with Gordon’s comments echoing the mood in the stands. At St. James’ Park, Woltemade’s work rate and clinical edge are already winning over supporters, who see him as part of the club’s ambitious push to challenge England’s elite.
Whether Rummenigge’s remarks were simply a careless jab or a calculated swipe, they’ve reignited an old football rivalry — Germany versus England, Bundesliga versus Premier League, Bayern versus the challengers. For Woltemade, though, the response is simple: keep scoring, keep proving people wrong, and let the goals do the talking.
