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Original Title: Nick Woltemade: “The fan culture in England is way different than in Germany. Individual moments are celebrated much more intensely. If someone makes a sliding tackle, their name is immediately chanted. If I do a backheel, they chant my name. You get direct feedback on what you do on the pitch"
****On his decision to join Newcastle****
“I had 2 days to reflect [on whether to sign for Newcastle United, or not…] but I didn’t have to think long anyway. Because Newcastle United are a great club, playing in the strongest league in the world."
“My goal has always been to compete with the best.”
****On living in Newcastle area****
“When I arrived in Newcastle in August, I only had a suitcase with me. I signed the contract and rented a house shortly afterwards. The club offered me three houses, and I took the first one. I’m not picky about that sort of thing. I just wanted to feel like I’d arrived.
“I’ve been lucky. I don’t live in one of those footballers’ houses. A family lived there before me. I’m the first tenant ever. It’s a house on the outskirts of town, it’s all rather village-like there, so I can chill out.
“My buddy Silas lives with me. We’ve known each other since school and played together in the youth teams at Werder Bremen. And since neither of us has a girlfriend at the moment, we said, ‘Let’s have a guys’ flat share in Newcastle’. Silas helps me with everyday tasks, which takes a huge weight off my shoulders.”
****On Florian Wirtz having 0 goals and 0 assists in 13 Premier League games****
“This is a pseudo-discussion. Anyone who understands something about football sees what incredible skills he has. Flo will make his way, even in the Premier League.”