Isaksen says he is happy at Lazio and open to contract renewal

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Gustav Isaksen has said he sees his future at Lazio and suggested a contract renewal is likely at some point, in an interview with Bold conducted while he was with the Denmark national team and reported by Corriere dello Sport.

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The 2001-born forward said he could not confirm whether talks were underway, describing that as a matter for the club and his agents. He stated plainly that he is very happy at Lazio and living in Rome, and that it is very likely an agreement on a renewal will be reached sooner or later. He added that, for now, it is difficult for him to imagine a better place to be.

Isaksen stressed that he does not take for granted being happy every day while also holding an important role within the club and enjoying considerable trust. He said that at this moment he would not want to be anywhere else.

Asked about the Premier League, he said he is not thinking about it now. He identified his dream as reaching the Champions League with Lazio, calling that an enormous goal. The comments indicate no English move is under consideration for the time being, though the source offers no timetable for any renewal or further detail on the club's plans.