Isak breaks silence over future and says he ‘cannot proceed’ at Newcastle

Alexander Isak has lastly damaged his silence over his future at Newcastle, saying the “belief is misplaced” and he “can’t proceed” on the membership amid sustained curiosity from Liverpool.

In an announcement posted on Instagram, Isak, who was voted within the Skilled Footballers’ Affiliation (PFA) males’s group of the season for 2024/25 however has not been a part of the Magpies’ pre-season or begin of the brand new marketing campaign, claimed that guarantees had been damaged and “change is in one of the best pursuits of everybody”.

The assertion learn: “Before everything I need to thank my teammates and everybody at Newcastle United who has supported me alongside the best way.

“I’m not on the ceremony tonight. With all the things occurring, it didn’t really feel proper to be there.

He stated: “I’m proud to be recognised by my fellow professionals with a spot within the PFA Premier League Crew of the Season for 2024/25.

“I’ve saved quiet for a very long time whereas others have spoken. That silence has allowed individuals to push their very own model of occasions, although they realize it doesn’t replicate what was actually stated and agreed behind closed doorways.

“The fact is that guarantees had been made and the membership has identified my place for a very long time. To now act as if these points are solely rising is deceptive.

“When guarantees are damaged and belief is misplaced, the connection can’t proceed. That’s the place issues are for me proper now – and why change is in one of the best pursuits of everybody, not simply myself.”

Liverpool have been closely linked with the Sweden striker this summer time. The Reds noticed a £110m plus add-ons bid rejected by Newcastle in the beginning of August.

The 25-year-old scored 23 objectives in 34 Premier League appearances final time period as Eddie Howe’s males completed fifth to qualify for the Champions League.

Final time period additionally noticed the membership finish a 70-year watch for a significant trophy once they lifted the Carabao Cup, with Isak scoring in a 2-1 victory over Liverpool within the ultimate at Wembley.