Liverpool's desirable target Alexander Isak has lambasted Newcastle United for breaking their promise as he continued to push for a move away from the club. The Swedish player has revealed that his decision to quit was communicated to the club, and an agreement had been reached for him to leave this summer.
Isak was picked PFA Team of the season after his stunning last season for Newcastle United. The striker amassed 26 goals in the Premier League and Carabao Cup last season, helping the Magpies end their trophy drought.
He wants to join Liverpool this season, and the Reds have had a £110 million bid rejected by Newcastle United. The Magpies have decided that they do not want to sell their asset, who has three years left on his contract.
Isak has now taken to Instagram to reveal that he had an agreement to leave Newcastle this summer and 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. 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."
Isak was also linked with Al-Hilal, but Fabrizio Romano has said that the striker has no plans to make a switch to the Saudi Pro League.