Newcastle United have publicly rejected Alexander Isak\u2019s assertion that he was told he could leave the club this summer, and the club indicated it did not expect the conditions for a sale to be met before the window closed.<\/p>\n
The Swedish striker published a social media post accusing the club of \u201cbroken promises\u201d and saying \u201ctrust is lost\u201d between the parties. Newcastle responded with a detailed statement that underlined Isak remains under contract and that no commitment had been made by a club official that he could leave.<\/p>\n
A club statement read: \u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to keep our best players, but we also understand players have their own wishes and we listen to their views.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a proud football club with proud traditions and we strive to retain our family feel. Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to rejoin his teammates.\u201d<\/p>\n
Isak has not featured in Newcastle\u2019s pre-season or in Saturday\u2019s 0-0 draw with Aston Villa, having missed the club\u2019s tour of Asia with what was attributed as a minor thigh injury, and was training separately from the squad.<\/p>\n
He wrote on Instagram: “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.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Manager Eddie Howe said Isak\u2019s future was out of his hands and called for a resolution, suggesting the 25-year-old could end the impasse. Newcastle began the season without a striker after failing to sign Hugo Ekitike , Benjamin Sesko , Joao Pedro, Liam Delap and Bryan Mbeumo. Isak scored 23 Premier League goals last season and was voted into the PFA team of the season but opted to miss Tuesday\u2019s awards. He explained: “I’m proud to be recognised by my fellow professionals. 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.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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