The storm around Newcastle United is getting bigger by the day. Just hours after Alexander Isak shocked fans with his powerful statement about leaving the club, captain Bruno Guimaraes appeared to fire back with his own message. His post has quickly become the talk of Tyneside.
Isak, who joined Newcastle for a record fee, dropped a bombshell when he confirmed that he no longer trusted the club. In his words: “When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can’t continue. That’s where things are for me right now and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself.”
His words shook the football world and left Newcastle fans wondering what would happen next. The striker, who has been linked with Liverpool, explained that he even skipped the PFA Awards because of the growing breakdown with the Newcastle hierarchy.
For the Magpies, this was not just a transfer story. It was a direct challenge to their identity, their ambitions, and their unity as a team.
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But Bruno Guimaraes, the Brazilian star and Newcastle captain, was not ready to let the mood of the club collapse. He made his feelings clear without saying a single word. On Instagram, Guimaraes reshared a post from the Premier League’s Latin America account. It showed him proudly wearing Newcastle’s brand-new home kit, standing in front of the club crest, almost like a shield protecting the club.
The post was short, simple, and yet very powerful. To many fans, it was a show of loyalty. It was Bruno’s way of saying: “I’m not going anywhere. I believe in Newcastle.”
Since arriving in 2022, Guimaraes has been one of Newcastle’s most loved figures. His energy, his passion, and his ability to step up in big moments have turned him into the heartbeat of the team. Supporters have called him the “soul of the Magpies,” and his response to Isak’s drama only made that bond even stronger.
The contrast could not have been clearer. While Isak was telling the world that Newcastle broke promises and could no longer be trusted, Guimaraes was sending out a silent but powerful reminder of pride, unity, and strength.
Newcastle, of course, did not remain silent either. The club quickly responded to Isak’s outburst with their own official statement. They wrote: “We are disappointed to have been alerted to a social media post by Alexander Isak this evening. 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 club’s message continued: “We want to keep our best players, but we also understand players have their own wishes and we listen to their views. We must always take into consideration the best interests of Newcastle United, the team, and our supporters. Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to rejoin his teammates.”
But fans are split. Some supporters want Newcastle to take a tough stance, banish Isak to the reserves, and show no player is bigger than the club. Others believe selling him for the rumored £120 million and reinvesting in new talent would be the smarter move.
On social media, reactions have been fiery. Some fans praised Guimaraes for showing leadership when the club needed it most. Others worried about what this drama means for Newcastle’s hopes of breaking into the Premier League’s top six.
It is not lost on anyone that Guimaraes himself has been linked with some of Europe’s biggest clubs. Yet, his actions suggest he is ready to stay and fight for Newcastle, at least for now. After all, he captained the team to their first major trophy in 70 years, the unforgettable 2-1 League Cup final victory over Liverpool.
The timing of all this drama is also dramatic. Newcastle’s next Premier League game is at home against the champions. And guess who that is? Liverpool. The very club Isak wants to join. Football could not have written a more perfect script.
That match, already one of the most exciting fixtures in English football, now carries extra fire. Will Isak play? Will the fans boo him if he does? Will Guimaraes lift the team and turn the noise into fuel? The world will be watching.
Some experts argue that Newcastle are simply playing a game of power with their Saudi-led ownership. They say refusing to sell Isak is a way to show control and keep other players from thinking they can dictate terms. Others believe the situation has gone too far and that keeping him against his will is a mistake.
One thing is certain, Newcastle fans are rallying behind Bruno Guimaraes. His Instagram post may not have had words, but it spoke volumes. It told the fans: the captain is standing tall, the captain is loyal, and the captain believes.
Now the question is whether the rest of the team will follow his lead or whether Isak’s shadow will continue to hang over St James’ Park.
For now, Newcastle United is caught between loyalty and ambition, between promises and pride, between a star striker who wants to leave and a captain who refuses to give up.
And as the Liverpool clash approaches, the only thing guaranteed is drama, passion, and perhaps one of the most explosive matches of the season.
