Liverpool star Alexander Isak has reportedly bought a guard dog after being subjected to death threats since deciding he wanted to leave Newcastle United in the summer
Alexander Isak looks on during a Liverpool match
Alexander Isak has struggled to settle at Liverpool so far this season (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images)
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Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has reportedly spent £30,000 on a guard dog after being subjected to death threats. It is claimed that the Swedish forward will soon welcome a highly-trained Doberman to protect him off the pitch as he settles into life on Merseyside.
It follows abuse he has suffered since his £130million move from Newcastle United in the summer. Isak faced backlash after essentially going on strike to force through the move to Anfield.
The 26-year-old and the rest of his international teammates with Sweden also faced social media death threats after finishing bottom of their group in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Speaking to the Sun, a source said: “Alexander has had a very high-profile summer thanks to the drawn-out transfer to Liverpool and the high price the club paid for him.
“He wants to get settled off the pitch and getting a protection dog is an essential part of that.”
Phoenix Dogs, which claims there is “nothing more loyal” than a protection dog, is providing the Doberman to Isak. It described her as “beautiful inside and out” and a “fabulous beast”.
Isak is the latest footballer to buy a guard dog after a spate of burglaries and robberies at players' homes. Marcus Rashford, Kyle Walker and Jack Grealish all have protection hounds.
Alexander Isak has reportedly aquired a Dobermann dog
Alexander Isak has reportedly aquired a Dobermann dog
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Isak said in September that people do not have the "full picture" on the details of his move from Newcastle to Liverpool.
Speaking to the Swedish media, he said: "Not everyone has the full picture, but that's something for another day.
"That's part of football. I can't control everything that is said or written but I'm glad I became a Liverpool player. That's what I wanted and I'm happy about that.
"There is a lot to discuss, and it can be discussed for a long time. It has been educational, and I'm happy with the final result.
"I'm happy and proud to be a Liverpool player. I don't want to go into details or talk about that situation too much.
"It is a closed chapter, but I have never had any problems."
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