Newcastle United make feelings clear after Alexander Isak completes £125m Liverpool transfer

Alexander Isak forced through a move to Liverpool (Picture: LFC)

Newcastle United released a blunt and cold statement confirming Alexander Isak’s stunning £125m move to Liverpool.

Isak went on strike to force through his dream move to Anfield, leaving Newcastle furious by his conduct during the transfer window.

The 25-year-old was loved by fans at St James’ Park having helped Eddie Howe’s side win the Carabao Cup last season and qualify for the Champions League.

Isak left it late in the summer transfer window to push for a move and then refused to play for Newcastle, citing ‘broken promises’ as the reason he wanted out.

A banner placed outside St James’ Park on deadline day branded Isak a ‘rat’ and the club made their feelings clear with the briefest statement confirming his departure.

Clubs invariably thank players for their service but there was no gratitude in Newcastle’s two-sentence statement.

It read: ‘We can can announce the sale of striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool for a significant British record transfer fee.

Newcastle released a blunt statement on Isak’s move (Picture: Getty)

‘The Sweden international joined the Magpies from Real Sociedad in 2022 and made 109 appearances in all competitions.’

Isak, meanwhile, told Liverpool’s official website: ‘I feel amazing.

‘It’s been a long journey to get here. But I’m super-happy to be a part of this team, this club and everything it stands for. It’s something I’m proud of and I’m really looking forward to it.

‘I’m just happy it’s done and that I can get back to work. I’m looking forward to seeing my teammates and the fans, and getting back out there.

‘I think I have a lot to give, I think I have a lot to improve. I’m a striker but I always want to give as much as possible to the team, mainly goals but much more than that as well.

‘I want to win everything. Yeah, [as simple as that].’

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