Alexander Isak has gone public for the first time about his discontent at Newcastle by saying the club has broken promises and that “the relationship can’t continue.”

Alexander Isak's standoff with Newcastle United escalated dramatically on Tuesday night, as the Sweden striker publicly accused the club of breaking promises and betraying his trust. Newcastle said in a statement that no commitment was made by a club official that Isak could leave this summer.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has broken his silence for the first time this summer amid his ongoing links with Liverpool. The Sweden international is currently exiled from the Newcastle first team after refusing to go on the club's pre-season tour due to a desire to leave the club.