Liverpool have confirmed the £125million capture of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak, ending a transfer saga that has captured the country and lasted weeks.
The Swedish international has signed a six-year deal with the club.
“I feel amazing," the Swedish international said after the confirmation of his move.
“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.
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Alexander Isak in a £125million deal from Newcastle
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“I’m just happy it’s done and that I can get back to work. I’m looking forward to seeing my teammates and the fans, and getting back out there.
“I think I have a lot to give, I think I have a lot to improve. I’m a striker but I always want to give as much as possible to the team, mainly goals but much more than that as well.
“I want to win everything. Yeah, [as simple as that].”
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We have completed the transfer of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United on a long-term contract 🙌🔴
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 1, 2025
Isak's former club Newcastle released a short statement confirming the deal: "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 former Borussia Dortmund forward made his feelings clear to Eddie Howe that he desired to leave the club and join the champions some weeks ago, with Newcastle insisting he was to stay.
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The striker, who scored 23 Premier League goals last term, refused to train or play for the club again before releasing a bombshell statement claiming the relationship had been broken and “trust is lost”.
Newcastle themselves retorted with a statement, insisting he would be welcomed back to the club if he decided to stay.
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Alexander Isak was spotted arriving at Liverpool's training ground this morning
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But for all their trying, including a last-gasp meeting between Newcastle co-owner Jamie Reuben and senior PIF members with Isak, the striker refuted any suggestion that he would return to the club.
Liverpool left it late, a deal was struck with Howe’s side on deadline day, but the deal got over the line eventually.
Newcastle had already spent the £125million fee received for Isak, bringing in Nick Woltemade from German side Stuttgart in a £69million deal and Yoane Wissa for £55m from Brentford.
Isak now joins Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Giovanni Leoni and Milos Kerkez to walk through the doors at Anfield this summer, in a summer spending spree that has surpassed an astonishing £400million.