£125m striker thanks former teammates and staff
‘It has been an honour … Thank you, Newcastle’
Alexander Isak has made a belated attempt to rebuild bridges at Newcastle by thanking his former teammates, St James’ Park staff and the club’s fans for their support during his three years on Tyneside.
When Isak joined Liverpool for £125m on Monday evening the Sweden striker departed a squad and a city thoroughly disillusioned by his decision not to train with or play for Eddie Howe’s team for the majority of this summer. Ultimately that tactic succeeded in forcing the move to Anfield he had long craved but, along the way, a player who scored 27 times for Newcastle last season shredded his reputation there.
In a conciliatory Instagram post that, perhaps tellingly, made no direct mention of Howe, Isak wrote: “I want to express my gratitude to my team-mates, the staff and, above all, the city of Newcastle and the amazing supporters for the three unforgettable years we shared together. Together we have written history and brought the club to the place where it truly belongs. It has been an honour to be part of the journey – from reaching the Champions League to winning the first trophy in over 70 years. Forever grateful. Thank you, Newcastle.”
