Newcastle United’s striker Alexander Isak has expressed aspirations for the club’s future, particularly in relation to qualifying for the prestigious UEFA Champions League.
As he continues to impress with his performances, Isak has attracted interest from some of Europe’s elite clubs, including Liverpool, Barcelona, and Arsenal.
With an impressive tally of 23 goals and 5 assists for the Magpies this season, the Swedish international of Eritrean descent’s name has become synonymous with attacking prowess .
Isak emphasized that his primary focus remains on contributing to Newcastle’s success as they aim for a Champions League spot next season.
This comes after the club’s recent triumph in the EFL Cup, which secured them a place in the UEFA Conference League.
“From within the club and from our side there are absolutely no discussions. It’s just full focus on playing for me,” he told Fotbollskanalen.se.
“There is a lot of writing outside but within the club, no one is talking about anything like that.”
“I just want to perform for Newcastle. Now we won the cup, but we want to finish strong and reach the Champions League games.”
Despite the media frenzy surrounding his potential transfer, Isak remains grounded in his commitment to Newcastle.
“I just want to perform for Newcastle. Now we won the cup, but we want to finish strong and reach the Champions League games,” he added, underscoring his dedication to the club’s ambitions .
When questioned about the distractions posed by transfer rumors linking him to various top clubs, Isak acknowledged that while it’s challenging to ignore, he strives to maintain his routine and focus on his game.
“It’s pretty normal, pretty much the same as it was before. I do my best to relax and live as usual. But it’s clear that it’s hard to avoid everything that is written on social media,” he explained .
The prospect of Newcastle securing Champions League football next season could play a significant role in Isak’s decision-making process regarding his future.
If the club achieves this goal, it would align with his dream of competing in Europe’s top competition.
