Alexander Isak is 'very professional' and a 'great lad', claims Sweden boss - despite £125m Liverpool signing going on STRIKE at Newcastle all summer to force through move
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Alexander Isak's transfer from Newcastle United to Liverpool was finalized on the 2025 summer transfer deadline day, marking the highest transfer fee ever paid in Premier League history, reported to be around £125 million ($170-175 million).
Isak, the Swedish international striker, had a turbulent summer as he pushed to leave Newcastle, refusing to train or play with the club under Eddie Howe, which led to a standoff. Newcastle's statement on the transfer was notably brief and blunt, simply confirming the sale of the player for a record fee and summarizing his contributions — 109 appearances and 54 Premier League goals— without the usual farewells or thanks commonly seen in such announcements, reflecting the strained circumstances of his departure.
Liverpool officially confirmed the signing, stating Isak had joined on a long-term contract. The transfer completed one of the longest and most high-profile sagas of the summer window. Isak is anticipated to debut for Liverpool shortly after the international break, possibly in a match against Burnley.
This transfer complemented Liverpool's summer acquisitions, including Florian Wirtz, who also joined for a significant fee ($133 million), making both among the most expensive signings in Premier League history.
On the same deadline day, other surprising moves took place, such as Inter Milan signing Manuel Akanji on loan from Manchester City and Marseille acquiring Benjamin Pavard from Inter, reflecting a very active and eventful end to the transfer window across European leagues.
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