Liverpool have officially secured the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a record-breaking deal worth £98.5 million, with the potential to rise to £120–135 million through performance-related add-ons.
The Swedish striker has signed a five-year contract that will keep him at Anfield until June 2031. His new deal includes a weekly salary of around £300,000, placing him among the highest earners at the club.
Transfer Details
Transfer Fee: £98.5m (initial), rising to £120–135m with add-ons
Contract Length: 5 years (until June 2031)
Salary: Approximately £300,000 per week
Why Liverpool Signed Isak
Liverpool’s move for Isak highlights their determination to strengthen the attack with a world-class centre forward.
Attacking Strength: Isak brings pace, flair, and a natural finishing instinct that makes him a constant threat in front of goal.
Leadership & Mentality: At 25, he offers valuable experience at the highest level and adds composure to the squad both on and off the pitch.
Tactical Fit: Manager Arne Slot views Isak as a perfect fit for his high-intensity, fluid system. The striker’s ability to stretch defences and link play in the final third aligns with Liverpool’s attacking philosophy.
This signing is not just about filling a gap—it’s a statement of intent. Liverpool aim to reclaim domestic dominance while also pushing for another deep run in the Champions League.
Jamie Carragher’s Take
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has weighed in on the transfer saga, comparing Isak’s situation at Newcastle to Fernando Torres’ final months at Anfield.
Carragher believes Newcastle should have sold Isak earlier, especially given his absence from first-team training since the end of last season. He pointed out that with Liverpool bidding up to £110 million, the deal always felt inevitable.
Speaking ahead of the upcoming Monday Night Football clash between Newcastle and Liverpool, Carragher said:
“I don’t think a deal was ever going to get done before this game. But as we get closer to the end of the window, it does feel like it’s Isak or no one for Liverpool.”
The Manager’s View
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has expressed hope of seeing Isak play in black and white again but admitted the situation is “far from ideal.”
Carragher added that while Thierry Henry once called Isak a “must” for Liverpool, not every fan shares that opinion. Still, he emphasised that if Isak apologises, returns to training, and starts scoring goals, Newcastle supporters would quickly forgive him.
“In an ideal world, the best solution is for him to leave. But if he stays and performs like last season, fans will accept it,” Carragher concluded.
