'Never forget' - Alexander Isak issues 42-word message Newcastle United supporters will love
Alexander Isak has thanked the Newcastle United fanbase for giving him a moment he’ll never forget.
Prior to the Magpies’ 2-0 defeat to West Ham United at St James’ Park on Monday night, Isak got the Wor Flags treatment with a superb pre-match display dedicated to the Swede.
Supporters in the Leazes Stand held up blue and yellow foil that spelt out ‘Isak’ while at the Gallowgate End, a flag of the 25-year-old and a banner that read ‘Alexander the Great’ was also on show.
Isak took a moment to applaud fans before the game. Not long after that, he almost marked the occasion with the opening, only to be denied by the offside flag.
Taking to Instagram, Isak wrote: “Very disappointing result last night.
“However I want to take my time to thank @worflags and the fanbase for this incredible experience walking onto the pitch and see this! Truly overwhelming and a moment I will never forget. 🖤🤍
“We go again on Saturday!”
Since arriving at Newcastle for a club-record £63million in August 2022, Isak boasts an impressive record of 40 goals in 79 appearances. He has regularly been linked with Arsenal but recently played down speculation.
Speaking during the last international break, Isak told the Swedish media: “Throughout my career, I have never talked about or really commented on the move rumours during the season.
“The only thing I can say is that a lot of information and rumours often come out. Much of what I read is not true. So that’s about all I can say about the whole thing.
“There have been many such years where it has been talked about. It doesn’t affect me.
“I am commenting on my situation in Newcastle, and I have never had any problem there. I am fully focused on my task there and that we will have a fantastic season. There are still great opportunities for that. I have no thoughts about anything else.”