Alan Shearer Slams Newcastle Striker Alexander Isak, Accuses Him Of...

Last Updated:August 20, 2025, 21:11 IST

The Sweden international has not featured for Newcastle in pre-season or their opening game of the campaign, a goalless draw away at Aston Villa last Saturday.

Alan Shearer slams Alexander Isak. (Picture Credit: AFP)

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has accused striker Alexander Isak of adding fuel to the fire in his dispute with the Magpies by claiming the club broke promises.

The Swedish international, who was the second-highest goalscorer in the Premier League last season, has not played for Newcastle in pre-season or their opening game of the campaign, a goalless draw against Aston Villa last Saturday.

Liverpool reportedly had a £110 million bid rejected for the 25-year-old, with Newcastle holding out for a British transfer record fee of up to £150 million.

Isak released a statement on Tuesday after deciding not to attend the Professional Footballers’ Association awards event despite being selected in the Premier League 2024/25 team of the year.

“The reality is that promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time," said Isak. “When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can’t continue."

However, former Newcastle captain and manager Shearer, speaking to Betfair, described the current situation as an “absolute mess" and blamed Isak’s agent, Vlado Lemic, for failing his client.

“If I were him, I’d get his agent in a room and sack him immediately, because he is supposed to be advising him to sign that six-year deal with no exit clause," Shearer said.

“It’s ridiculous. And to rely on someone’s word in football… it’s nonsensical to believe someone said, ‘Oh, I’ll be able to get out at the end of the season.’ Really? Come on."

Shearer added: “I’ve always said there are two sides to every story, but my feelings are exactly the same: he’s gone about it the wrong way.

“I think even releasing this statement last night has added fuel to the fire, which he didn’t need to do… It doesn’t benefit anyone."

Reports suggest Isak had been promised an improved contract, but Newcastle delayed due to pressures of meeting financial sustainability rules.

Newcastle issued a statement late Tuesday saying while they were saddened by Isak’s comments, they could still welcome him back into the squad.

“No commitment has ever been made by a club official that Alex can leave Newcastle United this summer," the statement said.

“We want to keep our best players… Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to rejoin his teammates."

Isak has scored 62 goals in 109 appearances since joining from Real Sociedad in 2022, including the winner against Liverpool in the League Cup final earlier this year that ended Newcastle’s 70-year wait for a domestic trophy.

Liverpool have already spent around £300 million overhauling a squad that won the Premier League title last season.

But they have also recouped over £200 million in sales and are still looking for attacking options after the departures of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez and the tragic death of Diogo Jota.

Any deal is unlikely to be completed before the two clubs face off in their next Premier League game on Monday at St James’ Park.

(With inputs from AFP)

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August 20, 2025, 21:10 IST

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