Along with his finally game-winning aim towards Liverpool within the Carabao Cup last, Alexander Isak additional cemented himself as THE asset participant within the Premier League proper now.
Regardless of being contracted to the membership till a minimum of 2028 nonetheless, this hasn’t stopped a numbers of retailers and journalists linking the Swede with a transfer away from Tyneside in the summertime.
Setting the file straight, Isak just lately spoke to Swedish media addressing the rumours surrounding a supposed exit…
Talking to Swedish outlet Fotbollskanal, Alexander Isak has as soon as once more taken questions on his future at Newcastle and, as soon as once more, stated how blissful he’s on the membership.
“There’s not a lot to say, actually. I’ve commented on my state of affairs and my safety in Newcastle a number of occasions.”
“It’s been written how a lot I really like the town and the membership, how nicely I really feel there. I’m not excited about the long run.”
“I simply need to carry out for Newcastle. Now we gained the cup, however we need to end sturdy and attain the Champions League video games. That’s the place my focus lies.”
Within the type of his profession and with 58 targets in 100 appearances for the membership, such assuring feedback from Isak can solely lengthen the jubilant temper many are nonetheless feeling after Sunday’s cup last win.
Broadcast pundits Gary Neville and Micah Richards each remarked on the wonderful scenes on the weekend, likening the rapturous travelling Toon Military at Wembley to England’s followers within the EURO 2020 win over Germany. And Isak thought no in another way.
“Issues like that may’t be described. I feel you’ll be able to solely ‘think about’ the way it feels. But it surely’s an unbelievable feeling.”
“Wembley full of all of the Newcastle followers there. I’m wanting ahead to seeing what Newcastle is like as a metropolis after that. I haven’t been again but.”
“I feel that’s what meant probably the most to me about this. Virtually each fan I checked in on was crying. 70 years… that’s a very long time. In order that’s what means probably the most to me, once I see how a lot it means to folks.”
Alongside rumours of a possible departure, there have additionally been latest rumblings that Newcastle might handsomely reward Isak in future contract negotiations.
Equally nonetheless, Isak has put down any talks of those rumours, insisting that the one focus he has in the intervening time is himself and the workforce round him.
“(On contract negotiations) It’s the identical there actually. There’s plenty of writing exterior however inside the membership nobody is speaking about something like that.”
“There is no such thing as a purpose for me to consider the rest (aside from Newcastle). I really feel extremely comfy at Newcastle. The one focus I’ve is on enjoying.”
The no.14 squad quantity. The prolific goalscoring. The enduring celebrations. It’s apparent to see why so many soccer followers have likened Isak to the legendary Thierry Henry.
After the Carabao Cup last, Isak was lavished with reward by the Frenchman, however the former Sociedad striker has taken this reward in his stride and toned down any comparisons.
“I can’t stand subsequent to Thierry Henry and say I appear like him. That will be actually cocky.”
“I perceive the hype and all of the writing. It’s a part of the game and that’s how it’s if you carry out nicely. Personally, I attempt to take it simple.”
“It was really actually cool to face subsequent to him. I feel we’ve all seen their (CBS) studio. It’s entertaining. So it was enjoyable to face there.”