Woltemade Scores First Serie A Goal for Juventus
The Germany striker equalized in a 2-2 draw at Fiorentina, but was left out of Jürgen Klopp's November squad.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Soccer
Nick Woltemade scored his first Serie A goal for Juventus, equalizing in a 2-2 draw at AC Fiorentina on November 8, 2026. The 24-year-old, on loan from Newcastle United since early September, was not selected for Germany's upcoming internationals.
Why it matters
The goal came after Germany coach Jürgen Klopp omitted Woltemade from the November squad, with Klopp saying form outweighed everything else in that decision. Klopp also said no door is closed to his return to the national team.
Woltemade has three goals and two assists in four Europa League appearances this season and 14 caps for Germany. The final score was 2-2, with Fiorentina's Mateo Pellegrino, Alieu Njie and Juventus's Bremer also scoring, and his future national-team status remains unresolved.
The players
Nick Woltemade
A 24-year-old German striker currently on loan at Juventus from Newcastle United, with 14 caps for Germany.
Jürgen Klopp
The German national team coach who left Woltemade out of the November 2026 squad, citing form.
The details
Woltemade equalized in the 32nd minute, finishing a pass from Randal Kolo Muani from ten metres after an individual move by Kolo Muani. He was replaced by Edon Zhegrova in the 57th minute, and Bremer headed in a corner in the 66th minute to secure the draw.
Timeline
Early September 2026: Woltemade's loan from Newcastle United to Juventus began.
November 8, 2026: Woltemade scored his first Serie A goal at Fiorentina.
November 2026: Germany plays internationals against Serbia and the Netherlands, without Woltemade.
Season Trajectory
Woltemade's loan to Juventus follows a pattern of Premier League clubs placing young attackers in Serie A to gain senior minutes. His goal and Klopp's selection decision now test whether that loan path translates into national-team recognition.
Fantasy managers tracking Serie A should note Woltemade's form, with three goals and two assists in four Europa League matches this season. His absence from Germany's November squad removes him from national-team availability during those fixtures.
The takeaway
Form on club teams is a leading factor in international selection, and players on loan can still earn a path back to their national squads. Following club performance across the season offers the clearest signal of future call-ups.
What happens next
Germany plays internationals against Serbia and the Netherlands in November 2026, without Woltemade in the squad.
Further reading
Explore more Soccer coverage for context on Serie A and international squad selection.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Goal.
