Newcastle release blunt statement as Isak completes Liverpool transfer

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.

1 Newcastle released a blunt statement following Alexander Isak's departure Credit: AFP

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 ."

Newcastle finally gave the green light for the move after signing striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart.

They have also sealed a £55m deal to sign Yoanne Wissa from Brentford .

That means Eddie Howe has found his replacements for both Isak and Callum Wilson , who was released and subsequently joined West Ham .