Liverpool Break British Transfer Record to Sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle

LIVERPOOL, England – Liverpool have completed the signing of striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a British record fee of £125 million, the club announced on Monday.

The Sweden international, 25, has signed a six-year contract with the Anfield club after they successfully negotiated a deal with the Magpies. The agreement surpasses the previous British transfer record and concludes a protracted pursuit that saw an initial £110 million bid rejected in August.

The transfer was fueled by Isak’s firm desire to secure the move. The Athletic reported that the player informed Newcastle of his wish to leave and trained separately from the squad during parts of the pre-season, amid claims of a broken commitment from the club’s hierarchy regarding a potential move.

“I think it’s a mixture of what the club is building on top of what the club already is. The history of the club,” Isak said in his inaugural interview. “Me getting the chance to be a part of this, I want to create history. I want to win trophies. That’s ultimately the biggest motivation for me.”

Isak arrives at Anfield following a prolific 2023-24 campaign, where his 27 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions were instrumental in securing Champions League qualification for Newcastle and ending their trophy drought with a League Cup final victory. His profile as a forward with elite finishing, intelligent movement, and pressing resistance aligns with the tactical demands of new manager Arne Slot.

For Newcastle, the substantial fee provides significant financial flexibility to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) and reinvest in the squad, a process already underway with the acquisition of striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart.

The signing signals Liverpool’s intent to build a new era under Slot around a proven, world-class goalscorer, immediately installing him as the focal point of their attack. For Isak, the move represents a coveted step to a perennial trophy contender, placing the burden of a record price tag on his shoulders as he aims to deliver silverware.