Alexander Isak's team-mate's stunned reaction on radio after huge transfer announcement

Alexander Isak left a team-mate stunned with a major transfer announcement on live radio. A transfer saga involving Isak is not uncharted territory for the Swedish striker, who broke his silence amid his attempts to force a move out of Newcastle by accusing the club of breaking promises in a lengthy statement on Instagram.

The club responded late on Tuesday night to express disappointment at Isak’s message while leaving the door open for the 25-year-old, who wants to join Liverpool, to return to the fold. Despite his age, Isak has already had numerous moves in his career, with one leaving current Arsenal and former Newcastle midfielder Mikel Merino gobsmacked on live radio.

Then of Real Sociedad, Merino was being interviewed by Radio MARCA when he was told of Isak's impending move to Newcastle in August 2022. Taken aback by the news, Merino admitted it would be a bitter blow for the La Liga side.

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He said: “I can't tell you either because I can't. I mean, I'm not sure if that's true or not. Now, when I talk to him, I'll keep him informed. But hey, in any case, it's bad for us, he's a very important player.”

The announcement was true, with Isak joining the Magpies for a club record fee of £63million. Isak has since become a hero on Tyneside, helping to fire the club into the Champions League and Carabao Cup glory last season.

However, he has sullied his reputation with the club’s fans as he angles for a move to Liverpool, who have seen a bid of £110million rejected. The saga took another twist on Tuesday as Isak made an incendiary public statement after being named in the PFA Premier League team of the season.

Isak, who didn’t attend the ceremony, wrote: “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 act now 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.”

Newcastle refuted Isak’s claims in a strong statement of their own while leaving the door ajar to the player’s reintegration into the squad. The club said: “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.

“As explained to Alex and his representatives, we must always take into consideration 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 this summer have not transpired. We do not foresee those conditions being met.

“This is a proud football club with proud traditions and we strive to retain our family feel. Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to rejoin his teammates.”

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