Liverpool’s Isak ‘forever grateful’ to Newcastle

Alexander Isak thanked the club’s supporters in a farewell message following his move to Liverpool, saying it had “been an honor” to play for the club.

Following a lengthy transfer saga, the Sweden striker, who signed for a British record fee of £125 million, made his debut at Merseyside club on Monday on deadline day.

In the Carabao Cup final in March, Isak scored for Newcastle, winning their first domestic trophy in 70 years, 2-1 over Liverpool.

He did, however, claim that he no longer plays for the Magpies this year and that he wanted to leave the club in the summer.

Isak had made the move to Anfield, according to Newcastle’s wry 37-word statement on their website, but the 25-year-old offered a more sincere account of his time on Tyneside.

Isak wrote in a post on his Instagram account, “I want to express my gratitude to my team-mates, the staff, and, most importantly, the city of Newcastle and all the amazing supporters for the three unforgettable years we shared.”

“We have combinedly preserved the club’s history and made it truly its own.”

Isak signed for Newcastle for £60 million from Real Sociedad in 2022, where he scored 27 goals in 42 games last season.

He assisted the Magpies’ victory in the March Carabao Cup, which earned them their fifth-place finish in the Premier League and their promotion to the Champions League.

Isak was excluded from the Magpies’ squad earlier this summer because of what the club described as a “minor thigh injury” during their pre-season tour of Asia, but it was still believed he wanted to look into a move elsewhere.

Before Liverpool’s initial attempt for him was rejected by Newcastle, he then spent time training alone at Sociedad.

Isak claimed in a statement that his relationship with Newcastle had been “broken” and that their relationship cannot continue in light of ongoing speculation about his future.

No official at the club had ever promised Alex could leave this summer, according to Newcastle.