Liverpool have officially completed the blockbuster signing of Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a staggering deal worth £125 million, smashing the previous British transfer record and sending shockwaves across the football world.
The 25-year-old forward has penned a six-year contract at Anfield, cementing his place as the focal point of Liverpool’s long-term attacking project under manager Arne Slot. The move concludes weeks of intense negotiations and speculation, during which Isak was sidelined by Newcastle following his refusal to play amid frustrations with the club’s handling of promises made during his initial signing.
Liverpool’s pursuit of Isak has been relentless throughout the summer transfer window. The Reds had an initial £110m offer rejected outright by Newcastle, who insisted their star striker was not for sale. However, the Magpies eventually softened their stance after securing the services of German striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart, paving the way for Isak’s record-breaking switch. The final £125m agreement now eclipses Chelsea’s £106m acquisition of Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández in 2023, according to BBC reports.
Upon completing his move, Isak could hardly contain his excitement. Speaking to Liverpool’s official media, the Swedish international said: “It’s been a long journey to get here. But I’m super-happy to be a part of this team, this club and everything it stands for. To play for Liverpool, with its incredible fans, history, and ambition, is a dream come true. I can’t wait to step onto the pitch at Anfield and give everything I have.”
Isak, who will don the iconic No.9 shirt previously worn by greats like Robbie Fowler and Fernando Torres, carries with him an impressive track record. His football journey began at AIK in Sweden before moving to Borussia Dortmund in 2017. He later impressed on loan at Willem II before flourishing at Real Sociedad, where he registered 44 goals in 132 appearances, establishing himself as one of Europe’s brightest young attacking talents.
In 2022, Newcastle secured his services for £63m, making him their record signing at the time. Over the next three years, Isak became a talisman for the Magpies, scoring 62 goals in 109 games and playing a pivotal role in their resurgence. Among his most memorable contributions was netting the decisive goal in Newcastle’s dramatic Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool in 2025, a moment that highlighted his ability to perform on the biggest stages.
His arrival at Liverpool is being hailed as a major statement of intent by the club’s hierarchy, as they look to challenge on all fronts domestically and in Europe. Analysts have already described the deal as transformative, with many believing Isak’s pace, technical ability, and eye for goal could be the final piece in Liverpool’s quest to regain Premier League dominance and add to their Champions League pedigree.
The striker is expected to make his highly anticipated debut for Liverpool against Burnley on September 14, following the international break. Fans are already buzzing at the prospect of seeing him link up with Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, and Darwin Núñez in what promises to be one of the most formidable attacking lines in world football.
With the deal finalized, Liverpool supporters across the globe are celebrating the arrival of a new superstar, while the football world watches eagerly to see how Alexander Isak will write the next chapter of his career at Anfield.