Alexander Isak publicly questioned his future at Newcastle, claiming promises had been broken and saying the "relationship can't continue." He posted during the PFA Footballer of the Year awards and wrote that "change is in the best interest of everyone, not just myself." Liverpool are understood to be his preferred destination if he departs St James' Park. Newcastle issued a statement saying Isak remains under contract and that no club official committed to allowing his exit this summer. The club said sale conditions, including a replacement signing and a fee near a £150 million valuation, have not transpired and are not foreseen.
Alexander Isak publicly questioned his Newcastle future on Tuesday evening, claiming promises had been broken and suggesting that the "relationship can't continue." The 25-year-old striker made the remarks in a social media post released during the PFA Footballer of the Year awards, adding that "change is in the best interest of everyone, not just myself." Liverpool are understood to be his preferred destination should he leave St James' Park.
"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.
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