Liverpool confirms record-breaking Alexander Isak transfer after Newcastle saga

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Liverpool has confirmed the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a British record transfer fee of £125million ($169M).

The Swedish striker’s arrival ends months of speculation surrounding his future, with Isak essentially downing tools at Newcastle to try and force through a move to Anfield.

It led to a furious reaction inside Newcastle, with executives unable to persuade Isak to reconsider his plans to leave.



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As the weeks dragged by no agreement was reached between the clubs, in a transfer saga that ultimately fostered resentment from those in the north-east.

But talks remained ongoing in the background and those negotiations stepped up over the weekend, with an agreement finally reached for a British record transfer fee.

The $169M deal, which is a straight fee with no add-ons, eclipses the $107M ($149M) transfer of Enzo Fernandez from Benfica to Chelsea in 2023

After months of speculation, Alexander Isak is finally a Liverpool player

Isak underwent his medical on Monday at Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre and has signed a six-year deal on Merseyside.

For Liverpool, his transfer is a statement of intent in a window where the club has already broken its transfer record to sign Florian Wirtz

He has netted in each of his first three games, but will likely play second fiddle given Isak’s astronomical transfer fee.

Isak has netted 54 times in 86 Premier League games and is widely regarded among the best strikers in Europe.

After securing his move to Liverpool, the attacker will meet up with the Sweden squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Kosovo.