´When promises are broken, the relationship can´t continue´ – Isak reiterates desire to leave Newcas - Soccer News

[ad_1] Alexander Isak has outlined his want to go away Newcastle United in a public assertion, accusing the membership of breaking guarantees relating to his future.

Hypothesis over Isak’s future dominated Newcastle’s pre-season, with Liverpool having a bid of £110m plus add-ons for the Swede rejected after he instructed the membership he wished to discover a transfer.

Isak educated at his former membership, Actual Sociedad, throughout Newcastle’s tour of Asia and missed their goalless draw with Aston Villa on the opening matchday of the Premier League season.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe mentioned final week the state of affairs was “unhealthy” and had affected his squad’s morale, whereas Anthony Gordon admitted it had been a “take a look at”.

On Tuesday, Isak made his first public feedback on the saga after being named within the 2024-25 PFA Premier League Crew of the Season, having chosen to skip the awards ceremony in Manchester.

Isak mentioned: “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.

“Before everything, I wish to thank my team-mates and everybody at Newcastle United who has supported me alongside the way in which.

“I’m not on the ceremony tonight. With every part happening, it didn’t really feel proper to be there. I’ve stored quiet for a very long time whereas others have spoken.

“That silence has allowed folks to push their very own model of occasions, although they understand it doesn’t mirror what was actually mentioned and agreed behind closed doorways.

“The truth is that guarantees have been made and the membership has recognized 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.”

Forward of Newcastle’s Premier League opener, Howe admitted Isak’s future was out of his fingers and mentioned he solely needed “dedicated” gamers in his squad.

Isak scored 23 Premier League objectives final time period as Newcastle achieved Champions League qualification, turning into their first participant to succeed in that determine since Alan Shearer in 2001-02.

He additionally wrote his identify into membership folklore by opening the scoring of their EFL Cup last victory over Liverpool.

Isak has scored 54 objectives and supplied 9 assists in 86 Premier League appearances for Newcastle, with solely Shearer (148) netting extra for the Magpies within the competitors.

The saga over Isak’s future has given added significance to Newcastle’s subsequent Premier League sport, as they welcome Liverpool to St James’ Park on Monday.