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Alexander Isak sent a final message to his Newcastle United team-mates on their WhatsApp group after securing his £125m move to Liverpool. Dan Burn, a Newcastle player, revealed that Isak thanked the squad for the memories they shared together before officially leaving the club. Despite some Newcastle fans accusing Isak of being “greedy” and confronting him with chants, the players, including Burn, expressed no ill feelings and wished him well on his new journey.
Burn, a lifelong Newcastle supporter, admitted that although Isak’s departure was a tough moment, he recognized the value the club gained from the player and supported Isak's ambitions. This sentiment was shared by other team members like Sven Botman and Anthony Gordon, who faced backlash from fans for posting good luck messages on social media. Burn emphasized that the majority of the squad's wishes for Isak were positive and that the situation has ultimately brought the team closer together.
Burn said, "Alex is my mate at the end of the day, so it was a tough situation, but I'm glad that we're getting a good return on a player that we've had, and he's getting the move that he wanted." He confirmed Isak’s WhatsApp message saying he was leaving and thanking everyone for the memories, to which the team responded supportively.
As Newcastle adjusts to Isak's departure, Burn concluded that the club must now focus on the players they have and continue their efforts on the pitch without holding grudges. Overall, the reaction within the squad has been one of understanding and good wishes towards Isak’s future at Liverpool.
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