By Chioma Obinagwam
In a surprising decision that has attracted global attention, Liverpool FC have obliterated their transfer record, splashing an astonishing £125 million to prise Newcastle United’s superstar striker Alexander Isak from St. James’ Park. The blockbuster deal, sealed in the final days of the 2025 summer transfer window, marks the most expensive signing in the club’s storied history and signals a bold new chapter for the Reds.
Confiance News gathered from the Official X handle of Liverpool FC on Tuesday.
”We have completed the transfer of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United on a long-term contract,” it announced.
The 26-year-old Swedish dynamo, long regarded as one of Europe’s elite forwards, has been a revelation since his 2022 move to Newcastle. Last season, Isak lit up the Premier League, banging in 25 goals and serving up 10 assists in 38 games, earning him a coveted spot in the PFA Team of the Year. His electrifying pace, razor-sharp finishing, and knack for unlocking defenses caught the eye of Liverpool’s Arne Slot, who sees Isak as the cornerstone of his high-octane attacking vision.
Isak writes,”An honour and a privilege to join this incredible club @LFC . A proud day for me and my family. Can’t wait to get going and see you all soon Reds! YNWA”
The £125m fee dwarfs Liverpool’s previous record, the £75m paid for Virgil van Dijk in 2018, and catapults Isak into the pantheon of football’s priciest transfers. With performance-based add-ons tied to goals and Champions League triumphs, the deal could climb even higher, reflecting Liverpool’s all-in mentality to reclaim domestic and European dominance.
Anfield is buzzing with anticipation. Fans flooded social media with cries of “He’s the one!” as Isak’s versatility and proven Premier League pedigree promise to ignite Liverpool’s frontline alongside Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo. As the Reds gear up to challenge Manchester City’s stranglehold on the Premier League and chase Champions League glory, Isak’s arrival could be the spark that lights up Merseyside. Watch out, football world—Liverpool mean business.
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