LIVERPOOL, UK – Liverpool Football Club has officially announced the sensational signing of Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a monumental fee of £130 million, making him the most expensive player in British football history. The deal was finalized in the closing hours of a dramatic summer transfer window, marking a huge statement of intent from the reigning Premier League champions.
The 25-year-old forward has signed a long-term contract at Anfield after completing his medical on Monday. He will wear the iconic No. 9 shirt. The transfer fee eclipses the previous British record, which was also set by Liverpool earlier this summer with the £116 million acquisition of German midfielder Florian Wirtz, and surpasses the £106 million Chelsea paid for Enzo Fernandez in 2023.
The move concludes one of the longest and most contentious transfer sagas of the summer. Isak had made his desire to move to Merseyside clear, leading to a period of friction with his former club where he trained separately from the main squad.
A New Attacking Jewel for the Champions
Isak arrives at Anfield with a formidable reputation as one of the Premier League's most complete and prolific strikers. During his tenure at Newcastle United, he established himself as an elite goalscorer, blending electric pace, technical brilliance, and clinical finishing.
Last season was a career-best for the Swede, as he netted an incredible 23 goals in the Premier League, finishing second only to Liverpool's own Mohamed Salah in the Golden Boot race. In total, Isak scored 54 goals in 86 Premier League appearances for the Magpies, a record that convinced the Liverpool hierarchy to commit to the record-breaking outlay.
Manager Arne Slot expressed his delight at securing his top target. "Alexander is a player we have admired for a long time," Slot said in a club statement. "His quality is undeniable – he is fast, intelligent, and knows exactly where the goal is. To bring a player of his calibre to the club is a fantastic moment for us. He has the perfect profile for our system and has already proven he can excel in this league. We are incredibly excited to see him in a Liverpool shirt."
Isak: "I Want to Create History Here"
In his first official interview with the club, a visibly thrilled Alexander Isak spoke of his ambition to win major honors at his new home.
"It feels amazing. 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," Isak told LFC TV. "I'm just happy it's done and that I can get back to work. I want to create history here. I want to win trophies; that's ultimately the biggest motivation for me."
He continued, "I feel like this is the perfect place for me to grow even further and to take my game to the next level. The chance to play for the champions, to play at Anfield every week... it's a dream. I can't wait to get started and show the fans what I can do."
The acquisition of Isak is the crowning jewel of a massive summer spending spree for Liverpool, which has also seen them bring in Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, and Jeremie Frimpong, as the club invests heavily to build upon their title-winning success and compete on all fronts.
