Alexander Isak's agent issues statement on Liverpool transfer - 'History in the making'
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The representatives of Alexander Isak have expressed their delight in facilitating the striker's record-breaking switch from Newcastle United to Liverpool on deadline day.
The Sweden international brought an end to a protracted summer transfer saga on Monday evening when his arrival at Anfield was officially confirmed, smashing the British transfer record after three seasons at St James' Park.
The switch to Merseyside proved contentious for Isak, who downed tools to engineer his departure after skipping the club's Far East pre-season tour due to a supposed minor knock, subsequently remaining absent from both pre-season fixtures and the opening weeks of the Premier League season.
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The astronomical deal was brokered with assistance from Isak's representative Vlado Lemic, and following completion of the transfer, the forward's agency Universal Twenty Two took to Instagram to declare: "The wait was well worth it.
"Officially, he's a Red.
It's a very important moment in your career and in football history, and we are very proud to be with you in this new challenge.
"We are delighted to announce that Alex Isak is a new signing for Liverpool FC, becoming the most expensive transfer in English football history."
"The Swedish marksman stands ready to deliver goals, strength and exceptional football to the attack.
Alex Isak takes the biggest step of his career.
Joining Liverpool FC is not just a transfer, it's history in the making and we are proud to be part of it.
"We are privileged to have played a role in the biggest transfer in Premier League history.