Isaac on the breakup with Howe: I don't want to go back to this.

Controversial exit of Isaac from Newcastle

According to The Sun: Alexander Isak, a 26-year-old Swedish footballer, has not communicated with Eddie Howe since his move from Newcastle to Liverpool. He decided to go on strike to facilitate a transfer worth £130 million to Anfield.

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Eddie Howe, the manager of Newcastle, acknowledged that their relationship has “changed” after Isak refused training. This week, the new Liverpool player responded to reporters' questions during an international gathering.

“I don’t want to dwell on this right now. It benefits neither me nor Newcastle, so let it be.”

When asked if he had communicated with Howe after the transfer, Isak replied: “No.”

Isak’s initial steps at Liverpool have not been very successful - he has not scored in three Premier League matches, two of which he lost, and did not score in two Champions League matches. However, he did manage to score his first goal for the new team in the winning League Cup match against Southampton with a score of 2:1.

In three years at Newcastle, Isak scored 62 goals in 109 matches. Howe also noted that the player enjoyed his time at the club despite how everything ended.

“We want to create an environment and a home for them to enjoy being here,”

— emphasized Howe.

“But I would say that Alex was a big part of this and loved his time here, so I don’t think that was a problem.”

As the teams will not meet until January 31, when Newcastle comes to Anfield, the club has signed Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa instead of Isak. Woltemade quickly won the fans' affection, while Wissa has not yet appeared on the field due to injury.

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Isaac’s exit was an important event for both clubs. This transfer and its consequences could significantly affect the course of the season, both for Liverpool and Newcastle. Both clubs have new tasks and challenges that require attention and a strategic approach to succeed on the football field.