Alexander Isak signs for Liverpool FC at AXA Training Centre on September 01, 2025 in Kirkby, England.placeholder image
Alexander Isak signs for Liverpool FC at AXA Training Centre on September 01, 2025 in Kirkby, England. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Alexander Isak has joined Liverpool from Newcastle United for a British transfer record fee of £125 million to end a protracted summer saga.
Alexander Isak’s agent has issued a short statement after his client finally completed a move to Liverpool.
The striker completed his switch to Anfield from Newcastle United on summer transfer deadline day for a British record fee of £125 million. Isak spent three years at St James’ Park and scored 27 goals last season - including the winner against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley to end the Magpies’ 70-year wait for a trophy.
But the Sweden international made it clear that he wanted to depart Eddie Howe’s side this summer. He was omitted from their pre-season tour of Asia and refused to play in their opening three games of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
Isak claimed that Newcastle had broken promises and the relationship could not continue in a statement last month. "I've kept quiet for a long time while others have spoken," he wrote on social media. "That silence has allowed people to push their own version of events, even though they know it doesn't reflect what was really said and agreed behind closed doors.
"The reality is that promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time. To now act as if these issues are only emerging is misleading. When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can't continue. That's where things are for me right now -- and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself.”
Now that Isak’s protracted saga is over and he is a Liverpool player, talkSPORT presenter Jim White asked the centre-forward’s agent, Vlado Lemic, to talk about the deal. However, according to White, Lemic only issued a cryptic response - and seemingly suggested he was glad he will no longer have to deal with Newcastle. Lemic reportedly said: “It's nice when you have someone to be with but it's even nicer when you know who you'll never be with again.”
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