Isak Shares Untold Story Behind Transfer Saga: 'Not Everyone Has The Whole Picture'

Last Updated:September 09, 2025, 16:25 IST

Alexander Isak reflects on his record £125 million move from Newcastle, facing fan backlash but expressing pride in joining Liverpool after Sweden's 2-0 loss to Kosovo.

Alexander Isak on international duty for Sweden (AP)

Alexander Isak believes “not everyone has the whole picture" of his protracted Premier League record £125 million ($169 million) move to Liverpool after an acrimonious exit from Newcastle.

Isak played his first minutes of the season in Sweden’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Kosovo on Monday after failing to feature for Newcastle in their opening three games of the campaign before his transfer to Anfield on September 1.

The 25-year-old made his desire to leave the Magpies public in a social media post last month, claiming that the club had broken promises.

Isak went from hero to villain in the eyes of the Newcastle supporters and was the target of offensive chants in the early weeks of the season.

He scored the decisive goal in March’s League Cup final win over Liverpool that secured Newcastle’s first domestic trophy in 70 years.

“It’s clear that not everyone has the whole picture, but that’s something for another day," Isak told Swedish media.

“That’s part of football. I can’t control everything that is said or written but I’m glad I became a Liverpool player. That’s what I wanted and I’m happy about that.

“There is a lot to discuss, and it can be discussed for a long time. It has been educational, and I’m happy with the final result. I’m happy and proud to be a Liverpool player."

Isak will join training with his new Liverpool team-mates for the first time this week ahead of his expected debut away to Burnley on Sunday.

The defending champions have made a fast start without him, being the only side to win all three Premier League matches of the new season so far.

Why Isak Said He Wants To ‘Focus On Playing Football Again’?

Meanwhile, Isak said he was glad to be on the pitch again after sealing his record-breaking move to Liverpool, as the striker played his first minutes of the season in Sweden’s 2-0 defeat by Kosovo in World Cup qualifiers on Monday.

“It’s great that everything was settled before the camp and that I could focus on playing football again," Isak told Swedish media after the defeat in Pristina, where he came on as a second-half substitute.

“It’s been a fairly new situation for me, but you always learn and develop mentally off the pitch as well."

(With inputs from Agencies)

Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin...Read More

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