Liverpool have officially confirmed the arrival of Alexander Isak on Monday night.
The Red took their summer spending to just shy of £450million with the British record £125m signing of Isak.
According to Daily Mail, the Sweden international, who will wear the No 9 shirt at Anfield, said: ‘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.’
While Liverpool welcomed Isak with a pre-planned video and a statement packed with excitement, Newcastle confirmed his exit in just 37 words.
Their announcement mentioned only his appearances and transfer fee — with no thanks, no tribute, and no mention of his Carabao Cup final heroics. It read: ‘Newcastle United can announce the sale of striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool for a significant British record transfer fee.
Isak joined the Magpies from Real Sociedad in 2022 and made 109 appearances in all competitions.’
Isak arrived on Merseyside late on Monday morning and completed his medical in two parts, then posed for pictures at the AXA Training Centre before departing in mid-afternoon and boarding a 6.30pm flight to Stockholm to join up with his international team-mates.
He put pen to paper on a six-year deal and trumps the previous British transfer record that Chelsea paid for Moises Caicedo two years ago, also eclipsing Liverpool’s record signing of £116m for Florian Wirtz earlier this summer.
