Who is Alexander Isak's agent Forcing the Striker's Move?

Amidst uncertainties revolving around the future of Alexander Isak at Newcastle United, news has surfaced that his agent might be the one forcing this move. Publicly, Alexander Isak is being represented by his agent Gonzalo Gaitan. A couple of days ago, Gaitan told Saudi media about exploring different opportunities to find Isak's new home.

However, controversy arose after many speculated that Vlado Lemic is the mastermind behind his potential move away from Newcastle. In this article, we find out who Vlado Lemic is and why his involvement in the deal could adversely affect Isak's career.

Who is Vlado Lemic, and Why Was he Banned?

Vlado Lemic is an infamous figure in the European footballing transfer market. Lemic rose to prominence after he brought Balkan and African signings to Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven. He was a highly influential figure at PSV Eindhoven and played a crucial role in key signings like Mateja Kezman, Jefferson Farfan and others. In 2008, there was a power struggle between Lemic and the then-general manager of the club, Jan Reker. After being involved in a public feud with board members, the club severed all ties with Lemic and banned him from entering the training grounds.

During his time with Nacional, many reported that opaque funds were transferred to his companies in Belgium and Bosnia. He was also accused of routing commissions and using intermediaries rather than direct FIFA-registered representatives. Lemic was also flagged by FIFA on many occasions; however, his operation moduli involves working with proxies.

Isak, from a very young age, began working with Lemic, and many speculated that Lemic could be the man behind forcing a move for Alexander Isak out of St. James Park after his reluctance to continue with the Magpies.

What happened between Vlado Lemic and Ajax?

Lemic also worked with Ajax, as he was involved in the incoming and outgoing of several players within the club. Though there are no formal bans imposed on Lemic by Ajax, it is said that his reputation was badly damaged after his fallout with PSV Eindhoven. Lemic also did not get along well with the former director of football at Ajax, Marc Overmars.

It is rumoured that before joining Real Sociedad, when Isak was playing in Holland, there was a good chance of Ajax signing the prolific forward at just 11 million Euros, but the deal couldn't happen due to the fallout between Lemic and the then-director of football at Ajax, Overmars.

What's next for Alexander Isak?

The prolific Swedish striker Alexander Isak has unarguably been one of the most prominent strikers in the English Premier League after he finished second in the race for the Golden Boot. Isak is said to have made up his mind to leave Newcastle, despite the Magpies rejecting initial offers from Liverpool. There's a high chance that he might move to Anfield or some other European giants like PSG, Real Madrid or might even think of an alternate move to Saudi Arabia.

However, there is no solid proof of Lemic's involvement in this transfer deal, and these are all just speculations based on his early ties with Isak.

Famous Players who Worked with Vlado Lemic

There have been several players who have previously worked with Vlado Lemic, either directly or indirectly. During his time at PSV Eindhoven, Jefferson Farfan and Heurelho Gomes worked closely with Lemic. He is also said to be linked to Arjen Robben and Branislav Ivanovic's transfer to Chelsea. He was involved in other notable transfers like Luka Modric's move from Tottenham to Real Madrid, Samuel Eto'o's move to Anzhi Makhachkala and Mateo Kovacic's move to Stamford Bridge.