Video: Newcastle star sends parting message to Alexander Isak after controversial Liverpool transfer
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Newcastle United defender Dan Burn has publicly addressed the recent transfer of forward Alexander Isak to Liverpool, expressing a pragmatic and supportive stance despite the turmoil caused by Isak’s departure. Speaking at a press conference, Burn plainly stated, “I'm glad it's done,” indicating relief that the transfer saga had concluded and the squad could now focus on the season ahead.
Isak, 25, had been a key player for Newcastle but forced through a high-profile transfer to Liverpool during the summer. The move, reportedly a British transfer record worth around £125 to £130 million, saw Isak leave Newcastle after a period of unrest in which he notably went on strike, refusing to participate in pre-season training or matches. Burn acknowledged Isak’s importance to the team but emphasized the collective strength of the squad going forward.
Burn had previously commented on Isak’s absence in preseason, attributing it officially to a thigh injury sustained during a training camp in Austria. He expressed hope for Isak’s recovery and return to training before the transfer was finalized, highlighting the player’s significance to the club. However, the transfer was completed, and Isak has now joined Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champions, where he hopes to contend for major trophies.
Internally, some Newcastle insiders accused Isak of deliberately underperforming late in the season to hinder Newcastle’s Champions League qualification efforts, aiming to facilitate his move. These allegations have been labeled as baseless and unfair, considering Isak was the club’s second top scorer and instrumental in winning the English League Cup. Regardless, the departure was a significant blow to Newcastle’s ambitions.
Isak, meanwhile, has shown professionalism with the Swedish national team and expressed enthusiasm about his new chapter at Liverpool, calling the transfer “a long journey” that he is happy to have completed. Dan Burn’s comments underscore a desire to move past the drama with unity, focusing on team strength and future challenges for Newcastle after an unsettled transfer window.
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