Woltemade left Newcastle over Jaissle's long-ball tactics
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- Chronicle LiveLocal press
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- ec.news@ncjmedia.co.uk (Ross Gregory)
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Key points
- German outlet Sport Bild reports striker was unhappy with manager's 'vertical football' style
- Woltemade only learned of exit talks day before deadline; preferred to stay and fight
- Juventus boss Spalletti plans to use his aerial strength in Serie A
AI summary
Nick Woltemade's move to Juventus on deadline day was driven by frustration with Matthias Jaissle's tactical approach, according to Chronicle Live's sources. The striker, Newcastle's record signing, had hoped to fight for his place under the new manager but was told he did not fit the system—Jaissle preferring quicker players to exploit the break. German outlet Sport Bild claims Woltemade was surprised by the reliance on long balls, a tactic evident in Newcastle's early-season play.
The transfer was hastily arranged, with official talks beginning only the day before deadline. Woltemade's camp felt a lack of transparency about his future, leaving him little choice but to depart. At Juventus, manager Luciano Spalletti intends to harness his physical and aerial qualities in Serie A.
Original headline
Nick Woltemade 'unhappy with Matthias Jaissle long ball tactics' as Newcastle exit debate rages
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