NEWCASTLE have released a blunt 37-word statement after confirming Alexander Isak’s record departure to Liverpool.
The Swede went on strike to force through a move to Anfield.
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He trained at former club Real Sociedad during pre-season before undergoing individual sessions away from his team-mates.
Isak, 25, failed to feature in Newcastle’s opening three Prem games before sealing a deadline day move.
Liverpool agreed a British-record £130million fee with Newcastle late on Sunday.
They then wrapped up a deal for the striker with help with from a deal sheet they submitted to finalise the transfer beyond the Monday 7pm deadline.
After the deal was completed Newcastle confirmed the news with a blunt statement.
It 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.”
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