Reports: How much will Isak earn per week at Liverpool and how it compares to Salah and Van Dijk
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Alexander Isak is set to join Liverpool on a six-year contract with a transfer fee worth around £130 million, making it one of the most expensive deals in Premier League history. His annual salary is reported to be approximately £13 million, equating to £250,000 per week, which will make him the third-highest-paid player at the club behind Mohamed Salah (£400,000 per week) and Virgil van Dijk (£350,000 per week)[1][4].
Isak's salary surpasses other notable Liverpool players such as Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz (£200,000 per week each), as well as Cody Gakpo and Allison Becker (£150,000 per week each)[1][4]. While his £250,000 weekly wage represents his base salary, additional bonuses and signing-on fees will likely increase his total earnings.
The signing will notably increase Liverpool’s wage bill, which currently ranks fourth-highest in the Premier League behind Arsenal, Manchester United, and Manchester City[1]. Earlier reports indicated Isak was demanding £300,000 per week to stay at Newcastle United, but he has accepted a slightly lower figure with Liverpool[1].
Despite Isak not formally submitting a transfer request, negotiations led to Liverpool agreeing a £125 million fee for the player; the total package for Newcastle reaches £130 million including solidarity payments[3]. Newcastle also managed to exclude a loyalty payment to Isak as part of the transfer deal, which could have affected the player's earnings had he requested a move earlier[3].
This transfer surpasses the Premier League record transfer fee previously set by Enzo Fernandez’s move to Chelsea and represents Liverpool’s significant investment in strengthening their squad for the coming seasons[3].
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