Alexander Isak says his relationship with Newcastle “can’t continue” and “change is in the best interests of everyone” as he accused the club of broken promises over his future.
The striker, who is wanted by Liverpool and currently training away from Newcastle's first team, broke his silence on Tuesday night, releasing a statement on Instagram in which he said he has "lost trust" in the club.
Isak said: "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.
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"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."
Sky Sports News reported in July that Isak had informed Newcastle he wanted to explore his options this transfer window.
At the start of August, Liverpool had a £110m plus add-ons bid rejected by Newcastle for the 25-year-old.
Isak took his frustrations public on Tuesday with an update on Instagram posted during the PFA awards ceremony, which he skipped despite being nominated for the top prize of Player of the Year due to his current stand-off with Newcastle.
He said: "I'm proud to be recognised by my fellow professionals with a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the Season for 2024/25.
"First and foremost I want to thank my teammates and everyone at Newcastle United who has supported me along the way.
"I'm not at the ceremony tonight. With everything going on, it didn't feel right to be there."
Newcastle do not want to lose Isak, who they value at £150m, and would only consider selling the striker when they have an adequate replacement signed.
They have failed with attempts to sign Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko this summer - both of whom were considered potential successors to Isak - and have very limited options with less than two weeks left of the window.
Newcastle currently only have one recognised striker on their books in William Osula after so far failing to even secure a replacement for Callum Wilson, who left as a free transfer at the end of June.
Carra critical of Isak's behaviour
Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher speaking last week:
"I don't like the way he's going about it, and I don't think any football fan should.
"There is nothing wrong with wanting to leave a club, that's the nature of the game, players leave clubs every summer, but you work as hard as you can and play the games. You can say you want to leave, I understand the player's frustration and a bit of bitterness because of the money on offer, but I don't think you can get to the stage where you don't train.
"I'm not that fussed on Liverpool signing him. He's better than (Hugo) Ekitike right now. But it almost feels like what PSG or Real Madrid tried to do a few years ago, whereby they trry to sign all the best players available. Liverpool don't do that. There are other areas Liverpool should use that money."
Nev: Isak should be angry with agent
Sky Sports' Gary Neville speaking last week:
"Isak should be angry with his agent. It's unsavoury.
"I feel sorry for Eddie Howe. Isak wants to win trophies and is agitating for a move because he's got one career. I can see both sides. He's got five or six good years left.
"It looks like this guy is downing tools and saying he's not playing, and I don't think that is right.
"Newcastle have to stand strong here. If you're the club, it sends the wrong message to sell after what has happened.
"I think they have to keep him for another year because the precedent will be dangerous for Newcastle."
