Together with his in the end game-winning purpose in opposition to Liverpool within the Carabao Cup closing, Alexander Isak additional cemented himself as THE asset participant within the Premier League proper now.
Regardless of being contracted to the membership till no less than 2028 nevertheless, 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…
Chatting with 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 completely happy 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 instances.”
“It’s been written how a lot I like town and the membership, how nicely I really feel there. I’m not excited about the long run.”
“I simply wish to carry out for Newcastle. Now we received the cup, however we wish to end robust and attain the Champions League video games. That’s the place my focus lies.”
Within the type of his profession and with 58 objectives 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 closing 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 a different way.
“Issues like that may’t be described. I believe you may solely ‘think about’ the way it feels. Nevertheless it’s an unimaginable feeling.”
“Wembley filled with all of the Newcastle followers there. I’m trying ahead to seeing what Newcastle is like as a metropolis after that. I haven’t been again but.”
“I believe that’s what meant essentially 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 essentially the most to me, once I see how a lot it means to folks.”
Alongside rumours of a possible departure, there have additionally been current rumblings that Newcastle may handsomely reward Isak in future contract negotiations.
Equally nevertheless, Isak has put down any talks of those rumours, insisting that the one focus he has in the intervening time is himself and the group round him.
“(On contract negotiations) It’s the identical there actually. There may be a number of writing exterior however inside the membership nobody is speaking about something like that.”
“There isn’t any purpose for me to consider anything (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 long-lasting celebrations. It’s apparent to see why so many soccer followers have likened Isak to the legendary Thierry Henry.
After the Carabao Cup closing, 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 seem like him. That might 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 while you carry out nicely. Personally, I attempt to take it straightforward.”
“It was really actually cool to face subsequent to him. I believe we’ve all seen their (CBS) studio. It’s entertaining. So it was enjoyable to face there.”