Alexander Isak has final message for Newcastle fans as toxic transfer saga ends
Alexander Isak has sent out a statement to Newcastle supporters after he ended his transfer saga by joining Premier League rivals Liverpool.
Isak has refused to play for the club this season, and Liverpool’s original £110million offer for the striker was rejected as Newcastle insisted he was not for sale.
Liverpool agreed a £125m deal for Isak with Newcastle on deadline day to end the summer long saga.
Isak is currently linking up with the Sweden squad on international duty with his Liverpool debut in the pipeline to be against Burnley on September 14th.
Alexander Isak send Newcastle message after Liverpool announcement
Isak has spoken to Newcastle fans for the first time since his explosive statement saying “promises were broken and trust is lost,” towards the club.
Now he has signed for Liverpool, Isak has broken his silence again by sending a message of thanks to Newcastle on social media [2 September].
“I want to express my gratitude to my teammates, the staff, and above all, the city of Newcastle and all the amazing supporters for the three unforgettable years we shared together, Isak said.
“Together, we have written history and brought the club to the place where it truly belongs. It has been an honour to be part of the journey from reaching the Champions League to winning the first trophy in over 70 years.
“Forever grateful. Thank you, Newcastle.”
Newcastle may not forgive Alexander Isak amid ‘thank you’ statement
Football Insider Verdict
Isak’s message to the Newcastle fans will do little of distinguish the anger currently felt towards the player, amid his refusal to train or play at the club since the beginning of pre-season.
The 25-year-old made his intentions clear that he wanted to depart and embark on a new chapter, though the way he conducted himself has not gone down well with many.
Newcastle needed to sell Isak amid PSR concerns after they signed his replacement Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart.
Yoane Wissa has also joined from Brentford to soften the blow of Newcastle losing one of the greatest goal scorers in their history.
| Alexander Isak | Stats |
| Appearances | 109 |
| Goals | 62 |
| Assists | 11 |
Isak may have tarnished his reputation with the Newcastle support, but he fired them to the League Cup back in March, there first major trophy in 56 years, and for that he should be remembered fondly.