Alexander Isak has defended his controversial transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool and insists “not everybody has the complete image” over his departure from St James’ Park.
Isak joined Liverpool on transfer deadline day for a British record £125million after a summer-long saga involving claims and counter claims.
Having missed United’s pre-season tour of Asia, the 25-year-old went on social media final month to counsel “guarantees had been made” concerning an exit from Newcastle, just for the membership to reply virtually instantly to say “no dedication has ever been made by a membership official that Alex can depart Newcastle United this summer time.”
Isak ultimately bought his transfer however there’s a lingering bitterness on Tyneside.
The striker made his first look in three months final night time as Sweden suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Kosovo in a World Cup qualifier, approaching for former club-mate Anthony Elanga for the ultimate 18 minutes.
Isak hints once more at damaged guarantees by Newcastle
Afterwards, he mentioned there was extra to his switch than meets the attention.
“It’s the way in which it’s. Not everybody has the complete image, however it’s a dialogue for one more day,” mentioned Isak in remarks reported by Expressen. “Proper now there may be disappointment over this match [against Kosovo] and the way it has gone.
“I can’t management all the pieces that’s mentioned or written however I’m glad I grew to become a Liverpool participant. That’s what I wished and I’m pleased about that.
“There’s a lot to debate, and it may be mentioned for a very long time. It has been academic, and I’m pleased with the ultimate end result.
“I’m pleased and proud to be a Liverpool participant. I don’t wish to go into particulars or speak about that state of affairs an excessive amount of. It’s a closed chapter, however I’ve by no means had any issues.
“It’s been a reasonably new state of affairs for me, however you at all times be taught and develop mentally off the pitch too.”
Isak to coach with Liverpool this week
Requested if he had acquired abuse from indignant Newcastle followers, he added: “You get hate whenever you play good video games too. There are at all times people who find themselves dissatisfied. Sadly, it’s one thing you must dwell with.”
Isak will now return to Merseyside and prepare together with his new team-mates for the primary time. He’s anticipated to be within the squad for Sunday’s Premier League journey to Burnley.
