Juventus legend Gigi Buffon on Nick Woltemade: “Impact like Ibrahimovic”
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Serie A side Juventus signed Nick Woltemade on loan from Newcastle United late in the summer transfer window. While the German is yet to make his debut for the Bianconeri, big praise has come from Juve legend Gianluigi Buffon.
The Germany international has a frustrating 2025/26 campaign with the Magpies. Ex-Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe often used him deeper on the pitch and this led to a fall in prominence.
A move to Juventus is now viewed as a shot at redemption. Buffon spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport about Juve’s business in the summer and placed special emphasis on Woltemade.
The ex-keeper said: “I’m curious about Woltemade. I want to see if his physicality, his 198 centimeters (6’4”) combined with excellent technique, will be as dominant as I expect.”
Buffon also revealed belief that Woltemade can make the same impact as Zlatan Ibrahimovic during his younger days.
“An impact like Ibrahimovic’s Juventus version? I’d say so. Woltemade could be an added value in the Italian league in recent years.”
The German is expected to feature in some way against Milan today, as he looks to make a good start to life in Turin.
Kaustubh Pandey – GIFN
