Newcastle United midfielder Anthony Gordon has sent a message of support to Alexander Isak following his £125 million move to Liverpool.
Isak finally completed his transfer to the Premier League champions on deadline day after several weeks of refusing to play for Newcastle.
The Sweden international trained away from Eddie Howe’s squad this summer and played no part in their opening three Premier League games.
Despite the tense relationship between Newcastle and Isak, Gordon made his feelings clear with a tribute to his former teammate on Instagram.
‘Regardless of the situation and what’s gone on. It’s been a pleasure to play with you,’ Gordon wrote.
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‘One of the best chemistries I’ve had on the pitch and more importantly a great person and teammates. I wish you nothing but the best brother.’
In his message to Isak, Botman wrote: ‘We started off as teammates, grown in one of my rare best friendships.
‘No more words needed brother, all the best in your next chapter.’
In their blunt statement confirming Isak’s move to Liverpool on Monday, Newcastle wrote: ‘Newcastle United can announce the sale of striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool for a significant British record transfer fee.
‘The Sweden international joined the Magpies from Real Sociedad in 2022 and made 109 appearances in all competitions.’
Isak, meanwhile, insists he is ‘not looking at the past’ following his turbulent final few months at Newcastle.
‘I want to win trophies. That’s ultimately the biggest motivation for me and I feel like this is the perfect place for me to grow even further and to take my game to the next level and help the team as well,’ Isak said.
‘I feel like this is the next step for me in my career. I’m super-happy that I’ve been given this chance and I’m very motivated to do something well with it.
‘It has been a long summer but I’m just looking forward, not looking at the past. It’s done now and I know I can get back to doing what I love the most. Really looking forward to it.’
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