Waltermad: Leaving Germany was a big decision, Newcastle made me feel like I was back home

Newcastle signed Stuttgart striker Walter Mard at a record-breaking price, with the total transfer fee reportedly reaching 80 million euros. After the signing was completed, Walter Mad and club coach Eddie Howe were interviewed.

Waltermad said: "I am very happy to be joining this great club, and from the first contact I felt that the club really wanted me and had great expectations for me. Leaving Germany was a big decision for me, but everyone here was very friendly to me and I felt like they were like my family.

" Through conversations with the head coach, I was sure this was the ideal place for me to play my best. I've watched the game at this stadium on TV and it looks amazing and I know the atmosphere is so crazy. I can't wait to step onto the court and score a goal. ”

Eddie Howe said: “We are very happy to be able to quickly complete the signing of the Knicks, who is exactly in line with the type of offensive players we are looking for. He has strong strength in many aspects, such as excellent footwork skills, and he has proven his power in the top European leagues.

"And Nick is still very young and has a lot of room for development. He has a very good personality, and we welcome him to join the team very much."