NEWCASTLE issued a statement responding to Alexander Isak’s bombshell post on social media.
The striker skipped the PFA Awards in Manchester last night and instead rocked the boat with his claims on Instagram.
Isak, 25, claimed that the Magpies had broken promises and that it would be “better that he left”.
However, Newcastle issued their own statement in response, in which they insist that the conditions for Isak to leave were not met.
It read: “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.
“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 and we have been clear that the conditions of a sale this summer have not transpired.
“We do not foresee those conditions being met.
“This is a proud football club with proud traditions and we strive to retain our family feel.
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“Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to rejoin his teammates.”
The drama has unfolded amid Isak’s wishes to join Premier League rivals Liverpool .
The Reds have already made an offer worth £110million but it was rejected.
Sun Sport has exclusively revealed that they are set to return with a new and improved bid.
Liverpool have sanctioned a new British-record £130m offer for Isak in order to try and bring the saga to an end.
It is understood that Isak’s incredible swipe is because of a promise of a pay rise — by the club’s former co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi — failing to materialise.
Isak's statement in full
Alexander Isak shocked fans with a statement on social media claiming that promises had been broken by Newcastle...
He wrote: “I’m proud to be recognised by my fellow professionals with a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the season for 2024-25.
“First and foremost, I want to thank my teammates and everyone at Newcastle United who has supported me along the way.
“I’m not at the ceremony tonight. With everything going on, it didn’t feel right to be there.
“I’ve kept quiet for a long time while others have spoken. 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.
“That’s where things are for me right now – and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself.”
One of the first decisions from ex-sporting director Paul Mitchell was to postpone negotiations due to Isak’s contract, worth £130,000 a week, having four years to run.
Despite Mitchell’s departure and Newcastle’s willingness to smash their £150,000-a-week pay ceiling to make him the best-paid player in their history, the player’s relationship with the club appears completely broken.
But Newcastle’s reaction to the social media post appears to DENY anything ever being promised to the Swede.
The club had repeatedly insisted that Isak will not be allowed to leave until a replacement is signed.
But having been rejected by the likes of Benjamin Sesko , Hugo Ekitike and Bryan Mbeumo , their options are slim pickings.
Newcastle have since been linked with Brentford’s Yoane Wissa as well as Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves .
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