Alexander Isak Issues Strong Instagram Statement After Being Named in 2025 PFA Team of the Year Amid Newcastle Rift

Alexander Isak made a bold and unequivocal statement on Instagram after being named in the 2025 PFA Premier League Team of the Year, openly addressing the mounting tensions with Newcastle United and signaling a clear desire for change.

He began by expressing pride over being recognized by his fellow professionals and thanked his Newcastle teammates and staff for their ongoing support, and then offered an explanation for his absence from the awards ceremony—which, amid the turbulence surrounding his future, simply “didn’t feel right” .

In his message, Isak vowed that his prolonged silence had allowed others to spin their own versions of events—versions that, in his view, didn’t reflect the private agreements and discussions that had taken place. He further emphasized that promises had been made by the club and that they were well aware of his position for quite some time. Now, he contends, those promises have been broken—and with trust irreparably damaged, “the relationship can’t continue” . While he acknowledged that remaining silent was meant to avoid fueling speculation, he ultimately concluded that “change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself” .

The timing of Isak’s Instagram post is especially telling: it came just after he was named in the PFA Team of the Year—an honor he clearly appreciates—but also during a period of intense public and media focus on his future. Liverpool’s previously rejected £110 million bid and the club’s reluctance to entertain another offer only amplify the pressure on Newcastle to find a resolution .