The future of Alexander Isak at Newcastle United has taken another dramatic twist. The Swedish striker shocked football fans this week with a fiery statement in which he accused the club of breaking promises and losing his trust.
Isak, who has been linked with a record-breaking transfer to Liverpool, has now made it clear he wants to leave St James’ Park. But while his words set social media on fire, they also appear to have split the Newcastle dressing room right down the middle.
For weeks, Newcastle have stood firm on their stance. They say Isak is not for sale unless their high demands are met. However, the player has grown increasingly frustrated. By going public with his anger, Isak has added even more pressure on the club to make a decision.
According to reports, the Newcastle squad is now divided. Some teammates understand Isak’s point of view, while others believe he has gone too far. That kind of split is rare in Eddie Howe’s team, which has been built on unity and togetherness since his arrival.
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One of the first reactions came from Brazilian star Bruno Guimarães. Just minutes after Isak’s explosive Instagram post, Guimarães shared a photo of himself proudly wearing the black-and-white shirt. Many fans saw that as a subtle but powerful message: loyalty to Newcastle comes first.
This was especially interesting because Guimarães himself had faced transfer speculation in the past. But unlike Isak, he chose to stay and even signed a five-year contract extension earlier this year.
Anthony Gordon, another key figure in the squad, also commented on the drama after Newcastle’s opening-day draw with Aston Villa. He admitted the situation was “difficult” but insisted the team spirit remained strong.
Speaking with honesty, Gordon said: “It has been difficult because we’re such a tight-knit group. We’ve never really had any problems publicly and that being the first thing that has happened has tested us. But you see today, we still have that spirit and that togetherness. We work on it every day. That is never going to go regardless of individuals.”
Gordon even suggested the drama might bring the players closer in the end. “Things like this can test you and make you better in the end, and I think that is going to be the case.”
But Isak’s own words painted a very different picture. In his shocking statement, he suggested he may never play for Newcastle again.
“I’ve kept quiet for a long time while others have spoken,” he 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 now act as if these issues are only emerging is misleading. When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can’t continue.”
The message hit Newcastle supporters hard. Just last season, Isak played a huge role in ending the club’s long trophy drought. Now, only months later, he is publicly fighting his way out of the club.
Newcastle were quick to reply with their own statement. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, they confirmed they were “disappointed” by Isak’s words.
“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 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.”
The message ended with an olive branch: “Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to rejoin his teammates.”
But the big question now is: will he ever rejoin them? Or is the damage too deep?
Liverpool, meanwhile, continue to circle. Reports suggest the Reds are preparing a massive British-record transfer bid to finally test Newcastle’s resolve. For Jürgen Klopp’s side, Isak is seen as the perfect striker to lead their attack for years to come.
The Isak saga is not just about football, it is about loyalty, trust, and ambition. Fans are now watching closely to see if Newcastle can keep their star man, or if Liverpool will break the bank to make this explosive transfer happen.
