Liverpool has confirmed the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a sensational £125 million transfer, breaking the club’s record fee.
The 25-year-old Swedish striker was officially unveiled as a Liverpool player today, posing in the famous red shirt for the first time. His arrival signals the club’s determination to refresh its attack and compete for the Premier League and Champions League titles in the coming seasons.
Isak enjoyed a stellar spell at Newcastle, scoring goals consistently and cementing himself as one of the most feared forwards in English football. His pace, movement, and clinical finishing made him a standout performer, prompting Liverpool to make a bold move to bring him to Anfield.
Speaking after his unveiling, Isak expressed his excitement about the new chapter in his career:
Liverpool is one of the biggest clubs in the world with incredible history and ambition. I can’t wait to play at Anfield and give everything for the fans.
The £125m deal makes Isak Liverpool’s most expensive signing ever, surpassing the fees paid for Virgil van Dijk and Darwin Núñez. For Newcastle, it represents a huge financial windfall, but for Liverpool, it is a statement of intent to stay at the top of the English game under their new era of leadership.
Fans have already flooded social media with excitement, hailing Isak’s signing as a “game-changer” and a sign that the club is ready to challenge on all fronts.
The Swedish international is expected to join up with his new teammates immediately and could make his competitive debut after the international break.