Alexander Isak has sent a message to Newcastle after leaving the club and secured his dream move to Liverpool on transfer deadline day.
Isak expressed his desire to leave Newcastle throughout the summer and refused to play for the club as they remained adamant that they would not sell him.
After a long saga, he finally got his wish on Monday when Liverpool paid a British-record £130 million - £5 million of which is a solidarity payment - for the Swede.
On Instagram, Liverpool's new No.9 called it a "honour and privilege" to sign for the Premier League champions.
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In a second post, he paid tribute to Newcastle after three years where he scored 62 goals in 109 appearances and ended their 70-year trophy drought with a Carabao Cup triumph over his new employers.
"I want to express my gratitude to my teammates, the staff, and above all, the city of Newcastle and all the amazing supporters for the three unforgettable years we shared together," Isak wrote.
"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."
Isak's post comes after a blunt statement from Newcastle announcing his departure - as well as a bizarre comment from his agent Vlado Lemic.
In quotes sent to Jim White and read out on talkSPORT, Lemic said: "It's nice when you have someone to be with, but it is even nicer when you know who you will never be with again."
In their brief statement, Newcastle made their feelings clear on Isak by not even mentioning the number of goals he scored for the club and failing to wish him well for the future after the breakdown in relationship.
Isak had accused Newcastle of "breaking promises" in an explosive statement posted on the night of the PFA Awards, with the club hitting back and claiming "no commitment has ever been made by a club official that Alex can leave Newcastle United this summer".
Eventually, with the signings of forwards Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa confirmed, Newcastle decided to cash on their wantaway talisman on the final day.
Isak comments on Liverpool move
Isak has signed a six-year contract at Anfield and the deal took Liverpool's summer spending total to £446 million.
Asked why he wanted to join Liverpool, Isak told the club's official website: "I think it's a mixture of what the club is building, but what they're building on top of, what the club already is and the history of the club. So I think just me getting the chance to be a part of this, and knowing I want to create history.
"I want to win trophies, that's ultimately the biggest motivation for me. I feel like this is a perfect place for me to grow even further and to take my game to next level and help the team as well."
Currently on international duty with Sweden, Isak is in line to make his Liverpool debut against Burnley on 14 September.
Topics: Alexander Isak, Newcastle United, Liverpool
Josh Lawless