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Newcastle United confirm Alexander Isak decision as 2025-26 squad numbers revealed

The Magpies have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2025-26 season

Alexander Isak of Newcastle United (14) celebrates after scoring Newcastle's opening goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Ipswich Town FC at St James' Park on April 26, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Alexander Isak wears the No 14 at Newcastle(Image: 2025 Newcastle United)

Alexander Isak has kept his No 14 shirt at Newcastle United despite his transfer stance this summer. The wantaway striker had been tipped for the famous No 9 shirt following Callum Wilson's departure, but has been named in his usual number for the coming season.

Whether he pulls on Newcastle colours again remains to be seen, with the 25-year-old said to be determined to force a move away from Tyneside in the coming weeks, with a switch to Liverpool still on the cards.

United will likely start the season without a No 9 with the shirt now vacant. However, they will have a new No 1, with Nick Pope taking the jersey for the new campaign.

Martin Dubravka's move to Burnley meant the No 1 became free, with Pope handed the shirt ahead of new summer arrival Aaron Ramsdale.

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It is thought the pair will battle it out for a starting role in goal, but the decision to give Pope the No 1 jersey could suggest he will start the season as first choice. Ramsdale will wear No 32.

Elsewhere, Lewis Hall's switch to No 3 has been confirmed, with the left-back looking to regain full fitness after several months on the sidelines though injury.

Its a big season for the United star, with a place in England's World Cup squad up for grabs.

United are yet to confrirm the signing of Malick Thiaw, but the No 28 he wore at Milan is Joe Willock's shirt. There are still several vacant numbers, of course, with 12, 15, 16 and 19 all available.

Newcastle United 2025-26 squad numbers

1 Nick Pope

2 Kieran Trippier

3 Lewis Hall

4 Sven Botman

5 Fabian Schar

6 Jamaal Lascelles

7 Joelinton

8 Sandro Tonali

10 Anthony Gordon

11 Harvey Barnes

13 Matt Targett

14 Alexander Isak

17 Emil Krafth

18 Will Osula

20 Anthony Elanga

21 Tino Livramento

23 Jacob Murphy

26 John Ruddy

28 Joe Willock

29 Mark Gillespie

30 Harrison Ashby

31 Max Thompson

32 Aaron Ramsdale

33 Dan Burn

37 Ales Murphy

39 Bruno Guimaraes

67 Lewis Miley

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