Liverpool Unveils Their Record Signing Alexander Isak After He Completed Move On Transfer Deadline Day

Liverpool have officially agreed a British-record transfer deal to sign Sweden’s Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a fee reported to be between £125 million and £130 million. The agreement brings one of the most high-profile sagas of the summer window to a dramatic conclusion.

The signing comes after weeks of tension, with Isak publicly expressing his dissatisfaction at Newcastle, refusing to train, and even staging a partial return to his former club Real Sociedad amid stalled negotiations. With Newcastle finally approving the transfer, Liverpool swiftly arranged for Isak to undergo a medical and finalize a six-year contract.

This season, Isak emerged as one of the Premier League’s most prolific forwards, finishing as Newcastle’s top scorer and narrowly trailing Mohamed Salah in the league goal charts. His departure is a pivotal moment in Newcastle’s campaign, but compensation and reinvestment—particularly in signing Nick Woltemade—provide the club a foundation to rebuild.

For Liverpool, this represents the second time this summer that they've broken their transfer record, following the acquisition of Florian Wirtz. The club’s summer expenditure now exceeds £440 million, backed by significant player sales worth over £210 million.

Despite enduring criticism for his conduct—training in isolation, skipping Newcastle’s preseason tour, and publicly accusing the club of breaking promises—the deal moves the player to Anfield, where he’ll augment a potent attacking lineup under manager Arne Slot.

Isak’s arrival is expected to strengthen Liverpool’s front line considerably, offering pace, technical skill, and a sharp eye for goal. It also reinforces the club’s ambition not just to compete this season, but to sustain long-term success.