Liverpool have completed the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle for a British record fee of £125m. The Swedish striker has signed a long-term contract with the Reds, bolstering their attacking options after a summer of heavy spending. Isak’s arrival marks the end of a successful spell at Newcastle, where he proved to be a prolific goalscorer. He expressed his excitement about joining Liverpool and his desire to win trophies.
Anfield is buzzing with excitement as Liverpool Football Club officially announces the acquisition of Swedish sensation Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. The deal, a monumental British record transfer, sees the Reds shell out a staggering £125 million to secure the services of the prolific striker. Isak, now donning the iconic number nine shirt, has inked a long-term contract, putting an end to the swirling transfer rumors that have dominated the summer transfer window.
The journey to securing Isak wasn't a straightforward one. Liverpool's initial bid of £110 million was rebuffed by Newcastle, but the Merseyside club remained persistent. On the climactic deadline day, they finally managed to strike a deal, adding significant firepower to their already formidable attacking lineup. The acquisition of Isak pushes Liverpool's summer spending spree past the £400 million mark, a testament to their ambition following their recent Premier League triumph.
Liverpool have significantly bolstered their squad this summer, adding exceptional talents to every department. Florian Wirtz arrived from Bayer Leverkusen in a reported £100 million deal, breaking the club's previous transfer record. Other notable additions include Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giovanni Leoni, Giorgi Mamardashvili, and Armin Pecsi. While they missed out on Marc Guehi, the overall quality of Arne Slot's squad has been significantly elevated.
The official announcement was accompanied by a touch of Liverpool's characteristic wit, posting on X:
Worth the wait. pic.twitter.com/Gs1vZybcUE
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 1, 2025
Isak's departure marks the end of a successful three-year spell at Newcastle, where he etched his name into the club's history books. He played a pivotal role in leading the Magpies to their first major trophy since 1955, securing the EFL Cup title against none other than Liverpool.
Since arriving in the Premier League in August 2022, Isak has consistently demonstrated his goal-scoring prowess. Only Erling Haaland (85 goals) and his new teammate Mohamed Salah (65 goals) have surpassed his impressive tally of 54 Premier League goals during that period.
Furthermore, Isak's clinical finishing is reflected in his exceptional shot conversion rate. Among strikers with over 80 Premier League appearances since the 2022-23 season, only Chris Wood (28.89%) and Haaland (23.94%) boast a better conversion rate than Isak (23.68%). Last season, he found the net 23 times in the league, becoming the first Newcastle player to achieve that feat since Alan Shearer in the 2001-02 campaign.
However, Isak's exit from Newcastle wasn't without its complications. He had been unwilling to play for Eddie Howe's side since mid-July, citing broken promises from the club. Newcastle initially maintained that Isak was not for sale, but their stance softened towards the end of last week, with their asking price gradually decreasing from £150 million.
Expressing his excitement about joining Liverpool, Isak told the club's media channels: "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. It's something I'm proud of and I'm really looking forward to it." He added, "I'm just happy it's done and that I can get back to work. I'm looking forward to seeing my team-mates and the fans, and getting back out there." When asked about his ambitions at Liverpool, Isak stated emphatically, "I want to win everything, it's as simple as that." Isak steps into the vacant number nine shirt, following Darwin Nunez’s move elsewhere.