Isaac announces rift, Newcastle threatens

Tensions have escalated between Newcastle United and their Swedish striker, Alexander Isak, after the player published a controversial statement on his official Instagram account, announcing that he was no longer able to continue his career with the club and accusing the management of "broken promises" regarding his future. Isak stated that his trust in the club had been "shattered" due to what he described as unfulfilled promises, stressing that he would not participate in team activities. He had already missed the Professional Footballers' Association Awards ceremony, despite being nominated in the Premier League Team of the Season. Newcastle's management responded quickly, with an official statement confirming that Isak remains bound by a long-term contract, denying the existence of any previous agreement allowing him to leave the team during the current summer transfer window. The club indicated that the player's departure terms "are not currently available and will not be met," implicitly indicating that there are no suitable offers or contractual agreements to justify his departure. It also affirmed that the club's doors "will remain open to Isak" should he decide to return and rejoin the team. The statement emphasized that Newcastle United takes pride in the club's history and its professional treatment of its players, emphasizing that all its commitments are managed with complete transparency, without providing any further details about the negotiations or the nature of the "promises" the player spoke of.