Alexander Isak shares what happened behind scenes on £125m Liverpool deadline day transfer
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Alexander Isak signs for Liverpool from Newcastle United for £125m on transfer deadline, September 1, 2025Alexander Isak says the opportunity to create more history at Liverpool was one of the driving factors behind his decision to move to Anfield for a British record fee of £125m.
The Sweden international completed his trasnsfer to Merseyside on transfer deadline day.
It came after the Premier League champions ended a summer-long saga by agreeing a blockbuster fee with Newcastle United, just hours after their 1-0 win over Arsenal on August 31.
After that fee was agreed, Isak arrived at the club’s AXA Training Centre the following day to undergo his medical before completing some in-house media duties with Liverpoolfc.com.
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And in their exclusive vlog of an historic day for both the club and the striker himself, the former Magpies man opens up on what it means to be the Reds’ new No.9.
“It’s unbelievable,” he says in the YouTube vlog.
"It’s something I never could have dreamed of as a child.
“Such a big club, and to be a part of what the club is building on top of the club’s history and what it has already achieved, it is something I am so proud of.
“I’ve seen a few players and I’ve seen a couple of staff as well but it’s been good so far.
“Very friendly vibe around the training ground and it’s a beautiful place as well.
So it’s started really well, so far.
“I’m so happy that I’m finally here.
I can’t wait to get back out there and hopefully we can share some amazing moments together.
“I want to create history, I want to win trophies; this is the perfect place for me to grow even further.
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“It’s been a busy morning, I travelled from Newcastle down to Liverpool and I am looking forward to seeing the stadium.
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“Yeah, it’s going to be amazing man.