A former teammate of Alexander Isak, who stays in the center of a transfer row with Newcastle United, was told about the approaching exit of the striker during a live radio interview
Alexander Isak left a teammate astonished with a large transfer announcement on live radio. A transfersaga involving Isak is not an unknown territory for the Swedish striker, who broke his silence in the midst of his attempts to force a movement from Newcastle by accusing the club of breaking promises in a long -term statement on Instagram.
The club responded late on Tuesday evening to express disappointment about Isak's message while the door opened for the 25-year-old, who wants to join Liverpool, to return to the fold. Despite his age, Isak has already had countless steps in his career, in which one that has left the current Arsenal and the former midfielder of Newcastle Mikel Merino, Goobsmacked on live radio.
When Van Real Sociedad was interviewed by Radio Marca when he was told about the approaching relocation of Isak to Newcastle in August 2022. Merino admitted that it would be a bitter blow to the La Liga side.
He said: “I can't tell you because I can't do it. I mean, I am not sure if that is true or not. Now, if I talk to him, I will keep him informed. But hey, at least it's bad for us, he is a very important player.”
The announcement was true, where Isak joined the Magpies for a club record compensation of £ 63 million. Isak has since become a hero on Tyneside, which fired the club to the Champions League and Carabao Cup Glory last season.
However, he has tasted his reputation with the fans of the club while he is hanging for a move to Liverpool, who have rejected an £ 110 million bid. The Saga took a new turn on Tuesday when Isak made a burning public statement after he was mentioned in the PFA Premier League team of the season.
Isak, who did not attend the ceremony, wrote: “I kept silent for a long time while others spoke. That silence has enabled people to push their own version of events, although they know that it does not reflect what was really said and agreed behind closed doors.
“The reality is that promises have been made and the club has known my position for a long time. Now pretending that these problems are only on the rise is misleading.
“When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship cannot continue. That is where things are now for me – and why change in everyone's best interest is, not just myself.”
Newcastle refuted the claims of Isak in a strong explanation of their own explanation, while he left the door ajar at the reintegration of the player in the team. The club said: “We are disappointed that tonight we have been warned about a social media post by Alexander Isak.
“We are clear that Alex will remain under contract and that a club officer never started that Alex can leave Newcastle United this summer.
“We want to keep our best players, but we also understand that players have their own wishes and we listen to their opinion.
“As explained to Alex and his representatives, we must always take into account 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 did not happen this summer. We do not meet these conditions.
“This is a proud football club with proud traditions and we strive to retain our family feeling. Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed when he is ready to join his teammates.”