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Former Premier League captain advised Alexander Isak to “sabotage” training at Newcastle amid his unsettled exit saga, according to a report from the Daily Mail. The article details the breakdown in trust between Isak and Newcastle United's management over contract negotiations and transfer market frustrations. The Swedish striker publicly expressed his desire to leave, claiming that the club had failed to keep promises about his future, which caused a rift within the team environment.

Newcastle attempted to find replacements for Isak during the transfer window, targeting players like Ugo Ekitike and Benjamin Cesco, but these deals fell through, preventing a smooth transition. Amidst this, Isak reportedly began training alone in Spain, outside the club’s supervision, which came as a surprise to manager Eddie Howe who learned about this through media channels rather than directly from the player or club staff.

The article highlights tensions behind the scenes, with the anonymous former Premier League captain’s advice to “sabotage training” interpreted as a strategy to pressure Newcastle into facilitating Isak’s exit. This drastic approach underscores the deterioration of relations and the desperation felt by the player. Newcastle responded publicly by emphasizing that no individual is bigger than the club and maintained efforts to manage the situation professionally despite the public airing of grievances.

Isak's situation has drawn significant media attention, signaling a complicated and messy departure from Newcastle. The club’s failure to adequately replace him or resolve contract issues has only intensified the drama, leaving fans and insiders divided on how the situation might resolve.

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