Alan Shearer has commented again on the unfolding Alexander Isak drama at Newcastle United.
Alan Shearer has slammed Alexander Isak for “pouring petrol on the fire” with his bombshell Newcastle United statement.
Earlier this week, the Swede accused the Magpies of breaking promises regarding his future. Isak also suggested the best solution for all parties is to allow his sale to Liverpool.
Just hours later, a bold club statement refuted those claims - insisting nobody has told Isak he can leave this summer. Newcastle hinted at an exit being allowed under specific “conditions” - understood to relate to finding a replacement and receiving a substantial fee - but those stipulations have not been met.
Alan Shearer hits out at Alexander Isak statement
Speaking to The Rest Is Football podcast, Shearer was left furious by Isak’s “bizarre” statement. The Toon icon believes the wantaway striker has simply inflamed an already volatile situation.
“It’s very sad after what should have been Newcastle kicking on after winning their trophy and finishing in the Champions League spot,” Shearer said. “It should have been a great pre-season for them, but obviously it’s been overshadowed by this and other signings they couldn’t get through the door.
“I was flabbergasted at his statement. Obviously, because he couldn’t attend the PFA awards, he and his representatives felt that it was the best he could do to put something out. But that was just chucking petrol on the fire.
“I mean, it was just bizarre, wasn’t it, to say that someone had agreed verbally with him or his agent? You’re in football for goodness' sake. I would have a look at the agent if I were him to say ‘why on earth have you let me sign a six-year contract with no get-out clause?’
Alexander Isak claims mean nothing
Shearer went as far to insinuate Isak being foolish to not have any guarantees on his future in writing. He added: “You need something in writing! He was in a strong position when they were paying £60million for him on a six-year deal. Then there is no get-out clause. You know as well as I do, we’ve all been in the game long enough. You can’t just accept what someone says (the promise made to Isak).
“And by the way, who was it? What did they say? And when was it? That would be the next question. But you can’t just accept and say ‘’Ok at the end of the season, we might perhaps agree to let you go verbally’. Football doesn’t work like that. We’ve all been in it long enough. We know how it works.”
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Alexander Isak statement in full
“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 now act 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."
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