Liverpool’s latest signing Alexander Isak has come to speak about his situation with his former club Newcastle United. The player speaking about his time with the club said it had “been an honour” to play for them, thanked the club’s supporters in a farewell message following his move to Liverpool.
The Sweden striker joined the Merseyside club on deadline day on Monday for a British record transfer fee of £125m after a drawn out transfer saga. Isak scored in Newcastle’s 2-1 win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final in March as the club won their first domestic trophy in 70 years.
However, in the summer he said he wanted to leave Newcastle and has not played for them this season. Newcastle issued a statement on their website to announce that Isak had made the move to Anfield, but the 25-year-old offered a more heartfelt reflection on his time on Tyneside.
Alexander Isak said: “I want to express my gratitude to my team-mates, the staff, and above all, the city of Newcastle and all the amazing supporters for the three unforgettable years we shared together,” Isak said in a post on his Instagram account, external.”
He also 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.”
