Gianluigi Buffon expects Nick Woltemade to impact Juventus like Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon expects Nick Woltemade to replicate the success of Zlatan Ibrahimovic following the striker's loan move from Newcastle United. The 198-centimeter German joined the Serie A side late in the summer transfer window after a difficult 2025/26 campaign under Eddie Howe. Buffon told La Gazzetta dello Sport that he anticipates the forward will utilize his physicality and technical ability to influence matches in Italy. While Woltemade has not yet made his debut for the Bianconeri, he is expected to feature against Milan today. The transfer is widely viewed as a chance for the Germany international to regain his form after seeing his playing time and prominence decrease in England. Fans look toward today’s match to see if the striker can make an immediate contribution to the Juventus attack.

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