‘What a f***ing mess' – Alan Shearer demands ‘sacking on the spot' after Alexander Isak's bombshell Newcastle statement

The Sun

15 hours ago

ALEXANDER ISAK'S agent should be "sacked on the spot", claims Newcastle legend Alan Shearer.
Isak, 25, is locked in a tense stand-off with his club having gone on strike in an attempt to secure a move to Liverpool.
The Swede released a bombshell statement last night, claiming that the Toon had "broken promises" over a transfer away.
Newcastle swiftly responded, denying that they ever made such a commitment.
Toon idol Shearer, 55, has been left baffled by the whole sorry episode.
Speaking to Betfair, the former St James' Park hero said: "I mean, oh my God, what a f***ing mess his agent has made of this, honestly.
"If I was him, I'd get his agent in a room and sack him on the spot immediately, because he is meant to be giving him the advice to sign that six‑year deal and there's no get‑out clause. I mean, it's ridiculous.
"And to take anyone's word in football… it's nonsensical to say that someone said, 'Oh, I'll be able to get out at the end of the season.' Really? I mean, come on."
Isak is currently refusing to play or train despite having three years remaining on his lucrative Magpies contract.
On the striker's antics, Shearer added: "It doesn't sit right with me, I don't like it. I don't like what (Yoane) Wissa's doing at Brentford, even if Newcastle were to sign him.
"It's not a good look on a player or an agent to not go out and train and not go out and play when you have a contract behind you. It's not a good look and it's not a good thing to do."
Isak has seemingly burned his bridges at St James' Park.
But Shearer still thinks there could be a way back for him in Geordieland.
The former England captain continued: "If he were to apologise and get back into the group before the end of the transfer window, then there would be a way back for him.
"But if he's still here after the transfer window, I can't see how you come back from that. He clearly wants to get out and is willing to do anything to do that.
"The club obviously want what they want and what Eddie (Howe) wants, and they've clearly said that is to have a world‑class player back into their squad for however long.
"Maybe that's a season, whatever it is, because Isak needs to be playing football. He can't sit and rot in the reserves for six to twelve months.
"It's very, very messy and it's not helping anyone, least of all Eddie Howe and the players, which are the most important thing."
Alexander Isak's full statement
"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.
"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."