Following his British record transfer to Liverpool for a fee between £125 million and £130 million, Alexander Isak published a heartfelt Instagram message thanking Newcastle United supporters for three memorable years at the club.
The Swedish striker's emotional farewell stood in stark contrast to Newcastle's terse 37-word statement confirming his departure.
The Magpies' announcement merely stated they had sold their striker to Liverpool for a significant British record fee, noting he joined from Real Sociedad in 2022 and made 109 appearances.
No acknowledgment was made of his achievements or contributions during his time on Tyneside, reflecting the acrimonious nature of his exit after he refused to train or play to force through the move.
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|In his Instagram post, the 25-year-old expressed appreciation for his teammates, club staff and particularly the Newcastle supporters who backed him during his stint at St James' Park.
"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 wrote.
The Sweden international highlighted the collective achievements during his tenure, including Champions League qualification and ending a lengthy trophy drought.
"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," he added.
Isak concluded his message with the words "Forever grateful. Thank you, Newcastle."
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| PANewcastle's official announcement of the transfer was notably brief and devoid of sentiment.
The club's statement simply read: "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."
The cold, factual nature of the announcement offered no recognition of Isak's role in securing Champions League football or his contribution to the club's Carabao Cup triumph.
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Alexander Isak had made himself an outsider at Newcastle
| PAThe forward's departure came after a summer of tension during which he trained separately from his teammates whilst pushing for an Anfield switch.
His actions included missing Newcastle's first three Premier League matches of the season, with one of those fixtures being against Liverpool themselves.
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Despite initially placing a £150 million valuation on their star striker, Newcastle eventually accepted Liverpool's offer on transfer deadline day.
The club subsequently signed Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa as replacements.