Newcastle ace threatens to annoy Magpies supporters with new 12-word Alexander Isak claim

A Newcastle United star has given his opinion on Alexander Isak’s summer departure from St James’ Park, and his short twelve-word remark has already sparked mixed reactions among supporters.

For many fans, the exit of Isak remains a sore subject, and while some of his former teammates have chosen to defend him, plenty of the Newcastle faithful still feel betrayed by the way their former striker forced his way out of the club.

Isak’s transfer was one of the defining sagas of the summer window. The Swedish forward made it clear early on that he wanted to leave for Liverpool, and his refusal to play during the opening weeks of the new Premier League campaign only deepened the frustration of fans who once adored him.

Eventually, the move went through, with Liverpool paying a British record fee to secure his signature, but the manner of his exit has left a bitter taste. Once a hero on Tyneside, he now finds himself branded by many as a villain.

During the recent international break, Dan Burn was the first Newcastle player to publicly comment on the situation, and while he admitted it was tough to see his teammate leave under such circumstances, he still offered words of support.

Burn explained that he was simply glad the saga was over and the window had closed, bringing clarity to the squad.

In his words, he had been in the game long enough to understand that footballers have short careers and naturally want to achieve personal ambitions while they can.

Burn called Isak a mate, acknowledged how difficult the situation had been for everyone, and wished him nothing but the best for the future.

He also admitted he understood why Newcastle fans were so angry, stressing that supporters are fiercely protective of the club and city and expect their players to feel the same.

Now, Emil Krafth has also weighed in on the issue, and his short but telling comment has stirred fresh debate. When asked about Isak’s move to Liverpool, the defender replied: “You understand Alex, that he might want to take the next step.”

Those twelve words sum up the way many professionals see the transfer, and while it may sound reasonable from a teammate’s perspective, plenty of fans will not appreciate that level of understanding.

For them, Isak’s refusal to play was an act of disloyalty that crossed a line, and no explanation will make up for what they see as disrespect to the shirt.

From the players’ point of view, however, things look different. Both Burn and Krafth shared the dressing room with Isak and spent every day training alongside him.

They saw the person behind the headlines, someone who worked hard and contributed to the team’s rise in recent seasons.

Their loyalty to him as a colleague and friend is understandable, even if it does not align with the anger and disappointment of the fanbase. It highlights the divide between professional realities and the passion of supporters.

For Newcastle fans, the frustration is justified. They feel their best striker abandoned the team and let down not just Eddie Howe, but also his teammates and the supporters who backed him.

The sense of betrayal runs deep, because Isak was not just another player he was central to Newcastle’s attack, a club-record signing who was supposed to lead them into a new era of success.

Watching him walk away so publicly and defiantly was a blow that many still struggle to accept.

Yet, as painful as it may be, football clubs must eventually move on. Newcastle have lost stars before, and while replacing Isak’s quality will not be easy, the squad has already been refreshed with new attacking options.

The arrivals of Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa have provided Eddie Howe with fresh energy up front, and supporters will hope these players can write their own stories and help carry the team forward.

They may not have Isak’s pedigree yet, but they bring talent and hunger, and in time, they could soften the sting of losing such a gifted forward.

Isak’s chapter with Newcastle may have ended in bitterness, but the club itself remains on a strong trajectory.

While his exit has left scars among the fanbase, the focus must shift toward those still wearing the shirt.

Burn and Krafth may continue to defend their former teammate, but for the supporters, only future victories and new heroes will ease the frustration of seeing one of their best walk away in search of what he called his next step.