Soccer-Isak grateful to Newcastle despite cold send-off


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Final - Liverpool v Newcastle United - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 16, 2025 Newcastle United's Alexander Isak reacts after being substituted Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge./ File Photo

(Reuters) -Alexander Isak expressed his gratitude to Newcastle United and the club's supporters on Tuesday after his British-record transfer to Liverpool, despite a trail of criticism and a frosty farewell from St James' Park.

Newcastle fans were left with a bitter taste on Monday as the English champions secured the 25-year-old for 125 million pounds ($168.86 million) after the Sweden striker's standoff with the club ended with burned bridges and frayed loyalties.

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