Newcastle Striker Alexander Isak Voices Discontent Over Broken Promises
Newcastle, Aug 20 (AP) — Alexander Isak, Newcastle's prominent Sweden striker, has publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the club for the first time, stating that promises have been broken and that "the relationship can't continue." Isak, who was the focus of a Liverpool bid during the offseason, has been training separately from the Newcastle squad, as he explored potential new opportunities.
Isak was noticeably absent from Newcastle's Premier League opener, which resulted in a goalless draw at Aston Villa. On Tuesday, the 25-year-old forward, who scored an impressive 27 goals in 42 games for the Magpies last season, was named in the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Premier League team of the season. In a social media post, Isak used this moment of recognition to break his silence on his current situation at Newcastle.
"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 concluded his post by stating, "That's where things are for me right now—and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself." Since joining Newcastle in 2022 from Spain's Real Sociedad, Isak has become one of the most highly sought-after strikers worldwide.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe mentioned last week that Isak's reintegration into the Newcastle squad remains a possibility, despite the challenging circumstances. Howe acknowledged that coping without his star striker has been difficult during the offseason, but he noted that the squad has "really come together in the latter stages of preseason." With 23 Premier League goals last season, Isak was second only to Liverpool's Mohamed Salah in the scoring charts.
Newcastle is reportedly interested in acquiring Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, who also missed the opening round of Premier League games. (AP) AM AM AM
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