In a curt announcement of just 37 words about Alexander Isak’s transfer to Liverpool, Newcastle United offered no thanks or well-wishes. To the fans, the former hero has turned into a traitor.

Isak’s Ugly Exit from Newcastle

Alexander Isak “slipped away” to Stockholm at 1 a.m. while joining up with the Swedish national team, shortly after Newcastle issued a brief 37-word statement on his record-breaking £125 million sale to Liverpool – and supporters raged, branding him a “traitor” for forcing the club’s hand.

Newcastle didn’t even thank Isak after he signed a long-term deal with Liverpool, nor did they mention his goal that secured the Carabao Cup – their first trophy in 56 years – or his tally of 62 goals and 11 assists in 109 appearances. Instead, the statement simply read: “Newcastle United confirm the sale of striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool for a British record fee. The Sweden international joined from Real Sociedad in 2022 and made 109 appearances.”

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Isak contributed to 73 goals in 109 games for Newcastle, including the one that brought home the Carabao Cup.

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Newcastle’s terse announcement on the transfer.

The manner of Isak’s departure – refusing to play and accusing the club of broken promises – infuriated Newcastle fans. On social media, many mocked the club’s “blunt” statement: “A short note for a man with short morals,” “Brilliant, a fitting payback.” Others expressed regret that their idol, who helped them reach the Champions League twice, ended his stint in such a “childish way, ruining his legacy.”

Meanwhile, Isak has completed his medical at Liverpool, signed a six-year contract, and become the most expensive signing in English football history, surpassing Moises Caicedo and Florian Wirtz. He said: “I’m very proud to be here, I want to score goals and win every trophy with the team.”

Newcastle Fans View Isak as a Traitor

On their end, Newcastle wasted no time reinvesting: splashing £69 million on Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart, the 6’6″ striker nicknamed “Woltemessi” by Manuel Neuer, and another £55 million on Yoane Wissa, who netted 19 Premier League goals last season.