Alexander Isak’s agent takes parting shot at Newcastle with cryptic message to talkSPORT

Alexander Isak’s agent Vlado Lemic sent a cryptic message to talkSPORT after his client’s move to Liverpool went through on deadline day. The Swede completed a British record transfer to Anfield from Newcastle United, which talkSPORT understands to be worth £125million. Isak is a Liverpool player after a summer-long pursuitGetty And after a summer in which Isak refused to train or play for Newcastle, Lemic sent some quotes to host Jim White. He read them out live on-air during the White and Jordan show. The message read: “It’s nice when you have someone to be with, but it is even nicer when you know who you will never be with again.” There was no more to it than that, but it follows a tumultuous summer for Newcastle in which their star striker refused to play any of pre-season, or any of their first three Premier League games, leaving Eddie Howe in an awkward position. The Toon boss had to field constant questions about Isak, while the Magpies started their first two matches without a recognised striker. Isak said nothing throughout the whole process until the night of the PFA Awards when he put out a statement after being named in the Team of the Year but chose not to attend. In it, he referenced broken promises and stated that the trust between he and the club was irreparable, and that allowing him to leave would be the correct course of action. Newcastle responded with a statement of their own, and from that point on, Howe didn’t speak to Isak, according to reports. Once the deal was confirmed, the Toon issued a 37-word statement about Isak, while the player hasn’t said anything about Newcastle yet on social media. He is now training with Sweden ahead of the September international break, where he is training with former teammates Emil Krafth and Anthony Elanga. Krafth (far left) is international teammates with his ex-Newcastle partner The only current Toon players to acknowledge Isak’s move to Liverpool are Anthony Gordon and Sven Botman. On an Instagram story, Gordon said: “Regardless of the situation and what’s gone on. It’s been a pleasure to play with you. “One of the best chemistries I’ve had on the pitch, and more importantly, a great person and teammate. “I wish you nothing but the best brother.” Meanwhile, Botman said: “What started off as teammates grew into one of my rare best friendships. “No more words needed brother. “All the best in your next chapter.” Gordon paid tribute to Isak on Instagramanthonygordon Botman also publicly wished Isak luck What did Isak’s agent mean? Well, it’s a very cryptic statement from Isak’s agent, but it suggests he didn’t enjoy working with Newcastle. The striker did mention broken promises when he went public, and talkSPORT understands those relate to a new contract. Former Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley promised Isak a new deal before she left the club. Ex-sporting director Paul Mitchell decided that a new deal shouldn’t happen because Isak had over three years left on his current contract. Talks were cancelled, and once Liverpool became interested, the striker informed the Toon he wouldn’t play for them again. Newcastle’s majority Saudi owners attempted last-ditch talks with Isak heading into the final week of the transfer window. The result of those conversations was that Isak still wanted to leave, and the Magpies swooped for Nick Woltemade. The Toon splashed out a club-record £69million on the German, who reportedly turned down Bayern Munich to make the switch to Tyneside. Earlier in the summer, Newcastle had been turned down by a host of striker targets including Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Benjamin Sesko. Woltemade watched his new teammates draw 0-0 at Elland Road against LeedsGetty But heading into Deadline Day, things were still quiet on the Isak front until news broke early in the morning that a deal had been agreed. The Magpies then finally agreed a deal for Yoane Wissa for £55million, following the DR Congo international also going on strike to force a move from Brentford. Both deals were finalised before the close of the transfer window, and both clubs will look to move on from a lengthy saga that has created some bad blood between the two. What has Alexander Isak said? Isak did not initially mention Newcastle after completing his move to Liverpool. However, on Tuesday he released an Instagram message where he said he was ‘forever grateful’ to the club. He wrote: “I want to express my gratitude to my teammates, the staff, and above all, the city of Newcastle and all the amazing supporters for the three unforgettable years we shared together. “Together, we have written history and brought the club to the place where it truly belongs. It has been an honour to be part of the journey from reaching the Champions League to winning the first trophy in over 70 years. “Forever grateful. Thank you, Newcastle.”

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Alexander Isak’s agent takes parting shot at Newcastle with cryptic message to talkSPORT

Alexander Isak’s agent Vlado Lemic sent a cryptic message to talkSPORT after his client’s move to Liverpool went through on deadline day.

The Swede completed a British record transfer to Anfield from Newcastle United, which talkSPORT understands to be worth £125million.

Isak is a Liverpool player after a summer-long pursuit

And after a summer in which Isak refused to train or play for Newcastle, Lemic sent some quotes to host Jim White.

He read them out live on-air during the White and Jordan show.

The message read: “It’s nice when you have someone to be with, but it is even nicer when you know who you will never be with again.”

There was no more to it than that, but it follows a tumultuous summer for Newcastle in which their star striker refused to play any of pre-season, or any of their first three Premier League games, leaving Eddie Howe in an awkward position.

The Toon boss had to field constant questions about Isak, while the Magpies started their first two matches without a recognised striker.

Isak said nothing throughout the whole process until the night of the PFA Awards when he put out a statement after being named in the Team of the Year but chose not to attend.

In it, he referenced broken promises and stated that the trust between he and the club was irreparable, and that allowing him to leave would be the correct course of action.

Newcastle responded with a statement of their own, and from that point on, Howe didn’t speak to Isak, according to reports.

Once the deal was confirmed, the Toon issued a 37-word statement about Isak, while the player hasn’t said anything about Newcastle yet on social media.

He is now training with Sweden ahead of the September international break, where he is training with former teammates Emil Krafth and Anthony Elanga.

Krafth (far left) is international teammates with his ex-Newcastle partner

The only current Toon players to acknowledge Isak’s move to Liverpool are Anthony Gordon and Sven Botman.

On an Instagram story, Gordon said: “Regardless of the situation and what’s gone on. It’s been a pleasure to play with you.

“One of the best chemistries I’ve had on the pitch, and more importantly, a great person and teammate.

“I wish you nothing but the best brother.”

Meanwhile, Botman said: “What started off as teammates grew into one of my rare best friendships.

“No more words needed brother.

“All the best in your next chapter.”

Gordon paid tribute to Isak on Instagram

What did Isak’s agent mean?

Well, it’s a very cryptic statement from Isak’s agent, but it suggests he didn’t enjoy working with Newcastle.

The striker did mention broken promises when he went public, and talkSPORT understands those relate to a new contract.

Former Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley promised Isak a new deal before she left the club.

Ex-sporting director Paul Mitchell decided that a new deal shouldn’t happen because Isak had over three years left on his current contract.

Talks were cancelled, and once Liverpool became interested, the striker informed the Toon he wouldn’t play for them again.

Newcastle’s majority Saudi owners attempted last-ditch talks with Isak heading into the final week of the transfer window.

The result of those conversations was that Isak still wanted to leave, and the Magpies swooped for Nick Woltemade.

The Toon splashed out a club-record £69million on the German, who reportedly turned down Bayern Munich to make the switch to Tyneside.

Earlier in the summer, Newcastle had been turned down by a host of striker targets including Joao Pedro, Hugo Ekitike, and Benjamin Sesko.

Woltemade watched his new teammates draw 0-0 at Elland Road against Leeds

But heading into Deadline Day, things were still quiet on the Isak front until news broke early in the morning that a deal had been agreed.

The Magpies then finally agreed a deal for Yoane Wissa for £55million, following the DR Congo international also going on strike to force a move from Brentford.

Both deals were finalised before the close of the transfer window, and both clubs will look to move on from a lengthy saga that has created some bad blood between the two.

What has Alexander Isak said?

Isak did not initially mention Newcastle after completing his move to Liverpool.

However, on Tuesday he released an Instagram message where he said he was ‘forever grateful’ to the club.

He wrote: “I want to express my gratitude to my teammates, the staff, and above all, the city of Newcastle and all the amazing supporters for the three unforgettable years we shared together.

“Together, we have written history and brought the club to the place where it truly belongs. It has been an honour to be part of the journey from reaching the Champions League to winning the first trophy in over 70 years.

“Forever grateful. Thank you, Newcastle.”