Premier League champions Liverpool have completed the signing of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak in a British-record transfer worth £125m.
The deal surpasses the previous record of £115m, which Chelsea paid Brighton for Moises Caicedo in 2023, and concludes one of the longest-running sagas of the current transfer window.
Isak successfully passed his medical on Merseyside before putting pen to paper on a six-year contract valued at around £300,000 per week. The Swedish forward will take the No. 9 shirt at Anfield, committing to a deal that pushes Liverpool’s summer spending to £446m. With £228m recouped in player sales, their net outlay stands at £218m.
“It’s been a long journey to get here,” Isak said. “But I’m super happy to be part of this team, this club, and everything it represents. I’m proud to be here and I’m really looking forward to what lies ahead.
“I’m just happy it’s all done so I can get back to work. I can’t wait to meet my teammates, connect with the fans, and get back out on the pitch.”
Reflecting on his ambitions, he added: “I know I have a lot to give and a lot to improve on. As a striker, goals are my main focus, but I always want to contribute much more to the team. I want to win everything.”
Isak joined Newcastle from Real Sociedad in August 2022 for £63m and went on to score 62 goals in 109 games for the Magpies.
Liverpool’s spending this summer has reached £455.5m, setting a new record for English clubs. Their £116m signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen has already been topped by Isak, while they also secured the arrival of forward Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for £79m.
