Newcastle United confirmed the departure of Alexander Isak to Liverpool with a terse 37 word statement that avoided any thanks for the Swedish striker, who left for a British record fee of around £130 million.
The club’s message 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 tone of the announcement stood out as unusually brief compared to the customary farewell notes often extended to departing stars. Isak, 25, had been absent from Newcastle’s opening three Premier League matches after training away from the squad during pre season. 
Newcastle only sanctioned the transfer once they secured Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade as cover. Liverpool finalised the deal using a deadline day extension, making Isak the most expensive signing in English football history.
