Alexander Isak breaks social media silence with wordless reaction to Newcastle transfer
Anthony Elanga has officially joined Newcastle United, and his arrival has sparked an enthusiastic response not just from the fans, but from many within the squad—including Swedish international teammate Alexander Isak, who broke his social media silence with a clear show of approval.
Elanga, who completed his move from Nottingham Forest, expressed his excitement and readiness to embrace his new chapter at St James’ Park. In his first statement to the club’s media, the winger made it clear he was eager to contribute to the club’s ongoing project and become part of something special.
Elanga spoke with conviction, sharing how his time at Nottingham Forest shaped him into the player he is today. He acknowledged the role the club played in his development but emphasized how thrilled he felt about stepping into Newcastle’s ambitious setup.
Declaring himself ready to don the black and white shirt, Elanga promised to give everything for the fans and fully invest in the club’s identity and values.
His passion was evident both in his spoken words and in his social media presence. On Instagram, he posted a photo of his unveiling along with the caption, “I’m a Geordie now! Happy to be here at this great club but more importantly I’m ready. Can’t wait to see you all.”
The post quickly gained traction and drew supportive reactions from key figures within the squad. Club captain Bruno Guimarães welcomed him warmly in Portuguese, writing, “Bem vindo meu amigo,” while Jacob Murphy humorously referenced the anticipation around the delayed announcement with, “Finally let’s go Elly.”
William Osula, Elanga’s close friend and fellow Sweden youth international, added his excitement with an energetic message, dubbing himself ‘Agent Osula’ after having teased the move in advance.
But perhaps the most notable interaction came from Isak, who responded with a series of heart-eye emojis—short but clear recognition and approval of the signing from one of the club’s key stars.
Though Isak wasn’t present at the training ground when Elanga arrived, the new signing revealed he had already spoken to several members of the squad, including Isak and Emil Krafth, about the move.
He also mentioned previous interactions with players like Sven Botman during a training camp in Portugal, and his long-standing connection with Tino Livramento, whom he met during their early England youth days.
Elanga emphasized the importance of familiarity and building early bonds within the squad to help ease the transition. His warm welcome at the club’s facilities made it feel as if he had been part of the team for much longer than just a few hours.
Elanga’s signing marks an important addition for Newcastle, both in terms of depth and quality on the wing. At £55 million, his transfer signals the club’s intent to build a strong, competitive side capable of challenging for honours domestically and in Europe.
The mutual respect and camaraderie already forming behind the scenes—evidenced by the outpouring of welcome messages—are early signs of a unified dressing room eager to push forward with shared ambition.
Elanga’s confidence, experience, and hunger to be part of something significant align perfectly with the vision Eddie Howe continues to build at the club.
His journey in black and white has only just begun, but Anthony Elanga has already made it clear that he’s not just here to participate—he’s here to help write the next chapter of Newcastle’s ambitious future.