Stan Collymore on Alexander Isak – This is excellent | OneFootball

Stan Collymore has been commenting on the Alexander Isak situation.

That situation inflamed further when on Tuesday night the Sweden international released a statement (see below) via social media.

The club responding with their own public statement, saying there was never any agreement Alexander Isak could leave this summer and that he won’t be sold in this transfer window.

Stan Collymore quite rightly pointing out how shockingly bad Isak’s agent has been, the former Liverpool player saying the Newcastle star should sack him.

Stan Collymore also flagging up the fact that Alexander Isak hasn’t done anything of significance himself to try and help a transfer to happen, as he hasn’t even put in a written transfer request that would mean him giving up a chunk of ‘loyalty’ money if he was then sold.

Stan Collymore commenting via his social media on Alexander Isak situation after Isak released his statement (see below) on Tuesday night – 19 August 2025:

‘A lot to unpack.

Firstly, he’s under contract, one he willingly signed.

Secondly, and I’ve experienced this as have a million players, I think he’s alluding to ( on signing that contract) the old “do well and if someone offers £80m for you we’ll let you go. Answer to this of course is a buy out clause that both parties should maybe have entered into.

Thirdly, he’s doing something every modern ( and I hate it) player does. Won’t take the very old school route of transfer request as it means giving up a large chunk of bonus/loyalty/salary. In short, modern players want to leave, be paid on leaving and on signing for a new club. Cake meets eating it.

If Newcastle said to him and his agent a year ago ” we’ll let him go if he has a great season ” but it wasn’t written down, tough on Isak.

If the player wants to leave but doesn’t want to go on the transfer list, then that’s the player wanting that cake and eating it.

If he’s desperate to leave, put in a request, that alerts every club on earth of his availability ( if Newcastle accept it, and that should because no club wants a player who doesn’t want to stay publicly/officially) he forfeits some cash but he’s outta there pronto.

Newcastle can play hardball and make him fulfil his contractual obligations but they’ll lose money month on month plus they’ll need a replacement who does want to play for Newcastle.

I’d sack the agent if I’d received the advice he has, because his contract didn’t have a ” if you do well you can go at £xxxx”, he’s basically been out of action for a couple of weeks ( what’s the agent doing to get him and club to agree an exit strategy???), an agent several weeks in should advise pulling the transfer list rip cord ( ” you’re going to lose some dough but your next club will make it up “) etc etc. And any public statement can be used in any tribunal against the player so advise him to keep it shut.

Pi.. poor agent work, naive player, “possible” reneging ( pure speculation at this point) on handshake by club, a football transfer room 101 in how not to handle a febrile situation.’

Alexander Isak statement via social media – 19 August 2025:

“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.