Alexander Isak completed a deadline-day move from Newcastle to Liverpool for a British-record fee of £125m after a protracted transfer saga. Isak thanked teammates, staff and Newcastle supporters for three years, citing Champions League qualification and the club's first domestic trophy in 70 years. He scored in the Carabao Cup final and netted 27 goals in 42 appearances last season. Newcastle issued a terse statement to confirm the sale. Isak had been left out of the club's pre-season tour with a reported minor thigh injury, trained alone at former club Real Sociedad, and saw Liverpool's initial bid rejected before the eventual transfer.
Isak scored in Newcastle's 2-1 win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final in March as the club won their first domestic trophy in 70 years. Isak joined Newcastle in a 60m move from La Liga side Real Sociedad in 2022 and scored 27 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions last season. He helped the Magpies win the Carabao Cup in March and they went on to qualify for the Champions League by finishing fifth in the Premier League.
"I want to express my gratitude to my team-mates, 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 post on his Instagram account, external. "Together, we have written history and brought the club to the place where it truly belongs. "It has been an honour to be part of the journey, from reaching the Champions League to winning the first trophy in over 70 years.
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