Isak Drops Shocking Hint on Newcastle Exit: “I Can’t Continue” – What’s Next for the Striker?

Alexander Isak’s long-awaited words have finally surfaced, and they hit with the weight of a storm. The Swedish striker hasn’t just hinted—he’s laid it all out, revealing a fracture too deep to mend at Newcastle United. The phrase “trust is lost” feels like more than just a throwaway line; it’s a raw confession smuggled into an Instagram post that’s shaking the Magpies’ nest to its core. Despite his stellar season—earning him a coveted spot in the PFA Premier League Team of the Season and a sparkling 23-goal haul—Isak’s absence from preseason and the campaign’s kickoff shouts louder than words ever could. What’s more, his call for change seems less a demand and more a quiet surrender to reality, especially with Liverpool’s persistent pursuit looming large and a hefty £110 million bid already on the table. It’s the kind of crossroads that promises drama, heartache, and, quite possibly, a reshuffling of Premier League forces this summer. LEARN MORE

Alexander Isak has finally broken his silence over his future at Newcastle, saying the “trust is lost” and he “can’t continue” at the club amid sustained interest from Liverpool.

In a statement posted on Instagram, Isak, who was voted in the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) men’s team of the season for 2024/25 but has not been part of the Magpies’ pre-season or start of the new campaign, claimed that promises were broken and “change is in the best interests of everyone”.

The statement read: “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.

He said: “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.

“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.”

Liverpool have been heavily linked with the Sweden striker this summer. The Reds saw a £110m plus add-ons bid rejected by Newcastle at the start of August.

The 25-year-old scored 23 goals in 34 Premier League appearances last term as Eddie Howe’s men finished fifth to qualify for the Champions League.

Last term also saw the club end a 70-year wait for a major trophy when they lifted the Carabao Cup, with Isak scoring in a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the final at Wembley.