Alexander Isak completed a British-record £125 million transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool. Many Newcastle supporters reacted negatively because Isak informed the club of his desire to leave and missed the first three Premier League matches while training separately. Isak claimed he had been given assurances he would be allowed to depart after helping secure Champions League qualification. The situation created division within the dressing room, with some teammates angry and others sympathetic. Sven Botman posted an emotional Instagram message calling Isak a rare best friend and wishing him well, prompting anger and criticism from fans online.
Isak finally got his wish to quit Tyneside yesterday and secure a British record £125million move to Premier League champions Liverpool after a transfer saga that dominated the window. The Sweden international is deeply unpopular among the Newcastle fanbase for informing the club of his desire to move on and missed their first three Premier League games of the season after being told to train alone.
Reports suggested the situation had caused a rift in the dressing room with some players furious with Isak and others having sympathy for his predicament. It would seem centre-half Botman falls into the latter category. The Netherlands international wrote on Instagram this morning: "What started off as team-mates growed in one of my rare best friendships. No more words needed brother, all the best in your next chapter @alex_isak [sic]." Botman was trending on X this morning with Newcastle fans venting their anger.
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