Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has praised fellow Swedish international and Celtic transfer target Benjamin Nygren after linking up with the potential Celtic signing on international duty…
As we reported on The Celtic Star this morning, Transfer Latest – Benjamin Nygren chooses Celtic, bad news for Anderlecht, Nygren’s move to Celtic seems to have edged closer with Anderlecht seemingly resigned to Nygren having chosen the Scottish champions over a move to Belgium.
“It’s clear he is a fearless player who has a lot of confidence”
Meanwhile Alexander Isak, certainly seemed pleased with the recent performances of his international teammate saying – Newcastle Utd superstar Alexander Isak stunned by ‘fearless’ Celtic target… “It was very good to play with Benjamin. I really enjoyed it. It’s clear he is a fearless player who has a lot of confidence.
“Playing with a winger like that who is able to provide good crosses can only be beneficial for someone like me. I think he did incredibly well in the two games and it was a nice boost for him that he was also able to score his goal too.”
Isak played alongside Nygren for Sweden against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, where Nygren grabbed a goal in a performance that impressed Newcastle’s highly rated striker.
Paradise the ideal destination for the Swedish playmaker
Nygren is clearly a talented player and Celtic have faced some tough competition for his signature, but according to the player Celtic’s ability to offer the player Champions League football may have made Paradise the ideal destination for the Swedish playmaker, who feels he also offers leadership qualities alongside his undoubted technical ability.
“The last two years I have shown that I have taken the next step in my career, become a regular starter and I feel I have delivered at a high level for a long time. I have developed a lot – not only on the tactical levels, but also as a player on the pitch and as a leader.
“I am 23 years old and a captain already, which says a lot. My leadership skills are something that I have developed greatly. I have always seen myself as someone who wants to lead and wants to show others and set a good example both on and off the field.
“Playing in the Europa Conference League where I scored a hat-trick against Fenerbahce, was a big boost to my confidence and my dream is to play in the Champions League.
“I make no secret of the fact that I have high ambitions and want to play in the best leagues and play in the Champions League. And if you want to play in the biggest tournaments, you probably have to take the move forward from here.”
The deal to sign Benjamin Nygren looks close to completion and may even be done for the start of the summer transfer window on Monday. For anyone who still has reservations over this deal the seal of approval from a striker as talented as Alexander Isak may be the perfect recommendation to soothe any remaining concerns.
Niall J
Bhoy looks (& sounds like) a real player. Great signing, I hope 💚