Alexander Isak releases statement as relationship with Newcastle United sours

Alexander Isak has gone public for the first time about his discontent at Newcastle United, saying the club has broken promises and that "the relationship can't continue".

But Newcastle has pushed back in a statement, insisting the 25-year-old has not been granted permission to leave and saying he will be "welcomed back when he is ready to re-join his teammates".

The Sweden striker was the subject of a bid from Liverpool during the off-season and has been training away from the Newcastle squad, having indicated he wanted to explore his options.

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Isak was not involved in Newcastle’s Premier League opener at the weekend, which resulted in a goalless draw at Aston Villa.

On Wednesday (AEST), the Isak, who scored 27 goals in 42 games for the Magpies last season, was named in the PFA team of the season for the Premier League and used a social media post expressing his gratitude to address his situation at Newcastle for the first time.

“I’ve kept quiet for a long time while others have spoken,” Isak wrote.

“That silence has allowed people to push their own version of events, even though they know it doesn’t reflect what was really said and agreed behind closed doors.

“The reality is that promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time. To act now as if these issues are only emerging is misleading. When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can’t continue."

Isak finished his post by saying: "That’s where things are for me right now — and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself".

In a club statement replying to Isak's social media post, Newcastle said it was "disappointed".

"We are clear in response that Alex remains under contract and that no commitment has ever been made by a club official that Alex can leave Newcastle United this summer," the statement said.

"We want to keep our best players, but we also understand players have their own wishes and we listen to their views. As explained to Alex and his representatives, we must always take into consideration the best interests of Newcastle United, the team and our supporters in all decisions and we have been clear that the conditions of a sale this summer have not transpired.

"We do not foresee those conditions being met.

"This is a proud football club with proud traditions and we strive to retain our family feel. Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to re-join his teammates."

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Alexander Isak of Newcastle United. Getty

Isak joined Newcastle in 2022 from Spanish team Real Sociedad, and has blossomed into one of the most sought-after strikers in the world.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said last week there was still a chance Isak could be reintegrated into the Newcastle squad, despite the difficult situation.

Howe said the off-season had been challenging given the absence of his star striker but that the squad had "really come together in the latter stages of preseason".

With 23 goals in the Premier League last season, Isak was second in the scoring chart behind Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.

Newcastle has been linked with a move for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, who also sat out the opening round of games.

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