Alexander Isak completed a British-record £125 million move from Newcastle to Liverpool on transfer deadline day, signing a six-year contract with the Premier League champions. The transfer concluded a prolonged saga during which he effectively went on strike while seeking a move and missed Newcastle's pre-season and opening three league fixtures. Frustrated fans chanted against him during matches. Isak scored 54 league goals in 86 appearances for Newcastle and scored in the League Cup final as the club won its first major trophy in 56 years. He publicly thanked teammates, staff, the city, and supporters.
Alexander Isak says he will be "forever grateful" to former club Newcastle following his British-record £125 million (A$256.8 million) switch to Liverpool on transfer deadline day. The 25-year-old striker joined Arne Slot's Premier League champions on Monday on a six-year deal. Isak's switch to Anfield ends a prolonged saga after he effectively went on strike while searching for a move. Get all the latest football news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Sign up now!!! He did not feature in Newcastle's pre-season or their opening three Premier League fixtures.
The Sweden forward scored 54 times in 86 league appearances during his time at St James' Park and struck in the League Cup final earlier this year as the Magpies clinched their first major piece of silverware for 56 years. "I want to express my gratitude to my teammates, the staff, and above all, the city of Newcastle and all the amazing supporters for the three unforgettable years we shared together," Isak said in a statement on Instagram.
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