Isak grateful for Newcastle despite the cold broadcast

Alexander Isak expressed his gratitude to Newcastle United and the supporters of the club on Tuesday after his British transfer to Liverpool, despite a trace of criticism and an icy farewell to St James’ Park.

Fans of Newcastle lagged a bitter taste on Monday, when the English champion assured the 25-year-old for 125 million pounds ($ 168.86 million) after the distance of the Swedish striker with the club ended with burnt bridges and frayed loyalty.

«I want to express my thanks to my teammates, the staff and especially the city of Newcastle and all the great supporters for the three unforgettable years we have shared together,» Isak wrote on Instagram with comments about the mail.

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«Together we wrote history and brought the club to the place where it really belongs. It was an honor to be part of the journey of reaching the Champions League to winning the first trophy in more than 70 years. Thank you forever. Thanks, Newcastle.»

The underline of the Kilte over a once famous relationship was Newcastle’s short statement of 37 words 18 hours before his Instagram post, which confirmed the British record sale, but every mention of his goals or the League Cup trophy he helped last season.

The Newcastle United Supporters’ Club wrote on Monday: «Whatever Alexander Isak is going to achieve in his career, he will always be reminded of the way he acted this summer. His behavior has permanently destroyed his reputation in football.»

On Friday before Sweden in his World Cup qualifications in Slovenia and three days later, Isak will be Kosovo, his first outings of the season after missing all the Newcastle prescription and the competition matches.

Published on 02 September 2025