NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Germany striker Nick Woltemade became Newcastle’s record signing Saturday after joining from Stuttgart for a reported fee that could total 69 million pounds ($93 million).

Newcastle’s move for the 23-year-old Woltemade increases the possibility of Alexander Isak finally leaving for Liverpool, which has already had a bid rejected for the Sweden international in this transfer window.

Woltemade scored 17 goals in 33 games for Stuttgart last season, was the top scorer at the recent under-21 European Championship and made his national-team debut for Germany in June.

“From the first contact, I felt like the club really wanted me and had big plans for me,” said Woltemade, who was reportedly pursued by German champion Bayern Munich for much of the offseason.

“It’s a b

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