Howe praises Woltemades British humour for aiding his integration at Newcastle

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe explained that Nick Woltemades grasp of British humour has assisted his adjustment to living in England, prior to Wednesdays Champions League encounter in the forwards home country with Bayer Leverkusen.

Howe described the 1.98 metre tall (6ft 5in) forward as a funny individual on Tuesday, and he emphasised that this was meant positively.

I believe he possesses a British style of wit, Howe continued. He arrived with an excellent attitude towards the move. He settled in quickly, created a welcoming atmosphere, and brought laughter to those around him.

He has fully committed to the Newcastle lifestyle, the teams expectations, and the demands of representing this club in the city.

He has performed exceptionally well.

Newcastle have secured victories in three out of five Champions League fixtures this term and hold a one point advantage, yet occupy six positions higher than Leverkusen in the tightly packed mid table standings.

Since joining Newcastle from Stuttgart during the summer for a £69 million ($92 million) transfer, the 23 year old Woltemade has netted seven times in 19 appearances and is becoming a beloved personality among fans on Tyneside.

Woltemade dismissed concerns over his transfer price, including remarks from Bayern Munich executive Karl Heinz Rummenigge, who in September suggested that Stuttgart had discovered a fool willing to pay the sum.

I am unconcerned. I do not pay attention to it, Woltemade stated on Tuesday, further noting: I concentrate on my own performance, and ultimately, I do not determine the value placed on me by others.

I am delighted that Newcastle invested this amount in me, as I feel truly content here.

Leverkusen manager Kasper Hjulmand described the very dangerous Woltemade as technically superior to his appearance, remarking that few players combine such height with the technical skills he demonstrates.

Leverkusen and England defender Jarell Quansah indicated that his team would focus more closely on the unconventional Woltemade.

The ex Liverpool centre back, who earned his first England cap in November, previously encountered Woltemade during Germanys U21 Euros campaign in June.

Quansah likened Woltemade to the two metre tall former England striker Peter Crouch on Tuesday.

He is unconventional, reminiscent of Peter Crouch, a classic tall forward skilled at holding the ball and effective inside the penalty area, yet it seems he offers far more dimensions to his play, Quansah observed.

He is a highly capable player, and we must remain vigilant against him.

Woltemade disclosed that he earned the nickname Crouchy during his teenage years, though he confessed: To be truthful, born in 2002, I do not recall much of his playing career.