Article by Darius Stanescu – published on Sunday, July 20, 2025, 16:17 / updated on Sunday, July 20, 2025 16:23
His coach Newcastle, Eddie Howe (37 years old), ended the speculation about the departure of Alexander Isak (25 years old), categorically declaring that the Swedish striker will remain in “Coțofane” in the next season.
This statement comes after the absence of Isak from the defeat (0-4) suffered by Newcastle in the friendly with Celtic, who fueled rumors about a possible transfer.
Eddie Howe confirms that Alexander Isak stays in Newcastle
“It was my decision not to play. Traveled with us to Glasgow but I decided to send him back because of intense speculation“, Howe journalists explained after the friendly match with Celtic.
“It was not fair to him to stay in the stands in the middle of all these rumors. But I am sure he will be Newcastle's player at the end of the transfer period. Alex is happy here, he loves his colleagues, the technical staff, the team. I am sure he will be with us at the beginning of the season.”
Alexander Isak, in Newcastle's T -shirt in the match against Arsenal / Photo: Gettyimages
Howe confirmed that he talked to Isak, which, as he pointed out, is not unusual, according to Sportal.gr.
“I respect the career of a player and I know how short he is. Alex was exceptional, he trained a lot and I perfectly understand the vanity created around his name,” the coach added.
Isak scored 23 goals in the Premier League last season, a performance that ranked second in the goalscorers, after Mohamed Salah from Liverpool (29 goals).
Could not with Isak go to Hugo Ekitike
The main target of “Cormorants” had been Alexander Isakbut Newcastle did not consider selling it to the Swedish peak, although Liverpool was willing to pay over 120 million pounds. Blocked by Newcastle, England's champion quickly reoriented to Hugo Ekitike.
Even with bonuses, the amount of transfer agreed by clubs exceeds a little terminal of 95 million eurosaccording to The Athletic. It is the most important sale in the history of the team in Frankfurt, the last of a remarkable series.
In recent years, “Vultures” have also received 95 million for Randal Kolo Muani (PSG), 75 for Omar Marmoush (Manchester City), 63 for Luka Jovic (Real Madrid) and 50 for Sebastien Haller (West Ham).
Liverpool was looking for a central striker after one of her attack players, Diogo Jota, died in a road accident. Arne Slot still has Darwin Nunez, but Uruguayan may be sold this summer.
