Here’s what Newcastle duo had to say about Alexander Isak after “what’s gone on”
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Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has completed a high-profile transfer to Liverpool for a British record fee of £125 million, signing a six-year contract with the Premier League champions on the final day of the transfer window.
The move concluded a turbulent summer for the Sweden international, who had publicly expressed dissatisfaction with Newcastle over what he described as "broken promises" and a loss of trust that led him to seek a new challenge. Isak had informed his Newcastle teammates of his desire to leave earlier in the window, creating tension within the squad and challenging the club's stance that no formal agreement for his sale had been made prior to the transfer.
Despite Newcastle initially resisting offers, the escalating situation pushed the club to accept Liverpool’s blockbuster bid. Isak departs having scored 62 goals in 109 appearances since joining from Real Sociedad in 2022, playing a key role in Newcastle’s recent successes, including their Carabao Cup victory—their first domestic trophy in 70 years.
Newcastle released a brief but pointed official statement acknowledging the completion of the transfer without directly referencing Isak’s significant on-field contributions, simply noting his status as a "significant British record transfer fee" signing.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe responded by breaking the club’s transfer record twice on deadline day, bringing in strikers Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart for an initial £69 million and Yoane Wissa from Brentford for £50 million, in a bid to replace Isak’s attacking presence.
Meanwhile, former Newcastle teammate Sven Botman publicly sent an emotional message to Isak following his departure, marking the first such acknowledgment from within the squad. Liverpool views Isak as a crucial signing to reinforce their attacking options as they aim to defend their Premier League title.
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