Two and a half seasons ago Royal Society transferred to Isaac for some 70 million to Newcastle United. A very high price for a 23-year-old player who has shown great qualities but lacks consistency in front of goal. In fact, in 20-21 in the league he scored 17 goals in 34 games, but in 22-23, the last time he played as ‘txuri-urdin’, he barely found the opponent’s goal by 6 times in 32 games.
However, the guarantee of that goal required by the best forward in the world, any team that has the Swedish giant, now knows that it is almost guaranteed. He has 12 goals and 4 assists in 17 games. Figures developed especially in the last month of 2024, where he has probably accumulated the most inspiring matches of his sports career so far. Alexander Isak, 25 years old, in 6 Premier games played in December scored 8 goals and provided 2 assists. Figures that have taken the Magpies to fifth position in the table above Manchester City and 3 points away from the Champions League positions.
In addition, they put the speedy striker in the spotlight. Both from his rivals, who want to stop him, from teams looking for a striker, such as Arsenal and Manchester United, and also from English football analysts. He has a contract until 2028 and a market value of 75 millionaccording to Transfermarkt. Newcastle do not want to sell, but the big players are watching and their departure is not ruled out. That is why the club wants to anticipate any kind of event by offering him a juicy contract so that he can sign for more years.
compliments of Gary Neville
Gary Nevilla, ex-Manchester United player, ex-Valencia coach and now an England match commentator, couldn’t help but rave about Isak’s level after watching his performance live at Old Trafford. ‘‘Tonight you could really see the quality of his play and his movement. It’s absolutely fantastic and getting better all the time. We know he can score goals, we know he can run, but also his possession game and his interaction with others has been better and better since he was at Newcastle. I think he is the best striker in the country right now, just because I watch a lot of Erling Haaland, who is a world-class striker, but his overall game is nowhere near Isak’s level now. I think Isak can do whatever he wants at some point in this game”.
Source: La Verdad
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