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Newcastle United went straight to the point with a statement announcing the transfer of Alexander Isak to Liverpool.
On Monday, the Premier League champions announced the signing of Isak for a blockbuster £$169 million fee.
This means the club have broken the transfer record twice in one window following the acquisition of Florian Wirtz.
Isak joins as the Reds’ new No.
While Liverpool fans rejoiced following the conclusion of the long-running saga, Newcastle United kept things strictly business as the Magpies confirmed the deal themselves.
The statement read: “Newcastle United can announce the sale of striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool for a significant British record transfer fee.
The Sweden international joined the Magpies from Real Sociedad in 2022 and made 109 appearances in all competitions.”
Isak has established himself as one of the most fearsome forwards in the Premier League.
James’ Park from Real Sociedad for a club record $85 million in August 2022, scoring on his debut in a 2-1 defeat at Anfield.
The goals kept coming for Isak.
He netted 54 goals in 86 Premier League appearances for Newcastle, including scoring 23 times last season as he finished second in the Golden Boot behind Mohamed Salah.