Conflict Grows as Alexander Isak Goes on Strike at Newcastle United
Alexander Isak has gone on strike at Newcastle due to broken promises, as a Saudi delegation attempts mediation.
Key Points
- • Isak is training alone, citing broken promises from Newcastle.
- • A Saudi delegation met with Isak to discuss the ongoing conflict.
- • Newcastle rejected a bid of approximately 1.5 billion SEK for Isak.
- • Fredrik Ljungberg expresses concerns about Isak's situation at Newcastle.
Alexander Isak's relationship with Newcastle United has reached a critical point, with the Swedish striker now officially on strike due to alleged broken promises from the club. Reports reveal that Isak has taken to training alone, rejecting participation in team activities as he seeks to resolve his ongoing conflict with club management. In an attempt to mediate the situation, a delegation from the Saudi ownership of Newcastle visited Isak at his home ahead of the team's match against Liverpool.
Despite the visit from co-owner Jamie Rueben and the Public Investment Fund delegation, Isak remains determined to leave the club, reportedly favoring a move to Liverpool. Newcastle has rejected an initial bid of about 1.5 billion SEK, insisting they would only consider selling for around 1.9 billion SEK and only after securing two new strikers. former Swedish player Fredrik Ljungberg commented on Isak’s situation, stating, “Something very bad has happened,” underlining his concerns regarding Isak’s lack of playing time and overall dissatisfaction with the club.