Dan Burn has spoken out on Alexander Isak's controversial move from Newcastle to Liverpool, with the defender revealing the feeling inside the Magpies' dressing room towards the Sweden striker
13:14, 05 Sep 2025
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 8: Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates with Dan Burn after scoring a goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Newcastle United at London Stadium on October 8, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)
Dan Burn commented on Alexander Isak's exit(Image: Sebastian Frej/MB Media, Getty Images)
Dan Burn has stated that there is "no animosity" towards Alexander Isak at Newcastle United, despite the Swedish striker forcing a British record transfer away from St James' Park to Liverpool
The Magpies defender is hoping to earn his third England cap in the World Cup qualifier against Andorra at Villa Park on Saturday night. He spoke about the situation at St George's Park ahead of the match.
Isak's £125million move to Liverpool was met with farewell messages from teammates Sven Botman and Anthony Gordon on social media. However, others, including Burn, refrained from commenting on Instagram.
When asked about Isak's move to Anfield during England's press conference today, Burn said: "I'm glad it's done.
"We wanted the transfer window to shut just to get a bit of clarity on it. I have been in football long enough to understand that for a player, careers are short.
Alexander Isak signs for Liverpool
Alexander Isak signed on deadline day for a British record of £125 million(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
"For me, it is a tough situation because Alex is a mate, so you want him to be around helping the team, but I have nothing but good wishes for Alex.
"No animosity towards him, you know what Newcastle fans are like, we are very protective of your club and your city and want players who want to play for Newcastle. You don't want them naively think there is anywhere else to play but Newcastle.
"So I understand why our fans are frustrated but as I say I have been in the game long enough now to understand what goes on. As I say I wish Alex all the best apart from when we play Liverpool obviously."
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On Monday night, a brief statement from United announced: "Newcastle United can announce the sale of striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool for a significant British record transfer fee.
"The Sweden international joined the Magpies from Real Sociedad in 2022 and made 109 appearances in all competitions."
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The statement concluded without the customary good luck message, simply stating: "Ends".