Football Isak was never told he could leave, say Newcastle

NEWCASTLE have insisted Alexander Isak was never told he could leave this summer in response to the wantaway striker’s social media post.

- Ian PARKER

Isak 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.

But the club responded late on Tuesday night to say they were disappointed at the Sweden international’s message, while leaving the door open for the 25-year-old to return to the fold.

A club statement read: "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.