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Alexander Isak has broken his silence about his controversial move to Liverpool from Newcastle United. The Swedish striker stated that "not everyone has the full picture" regarding the circumstances of his record-breaking transfer. His comments come after criticism from Chris Sutton who called Isak's behavior "disgraceful" for how he treated Eddie Howe. Isak expressed happiness about joining Liverpool and emphasized that he's now focused on playing football again.

Key Points: Alexander Isak Liverpool Move Full Picture Sweden Newcastle

  • Isak signed for Liverpool in British record £125m transfer from Newcastle
  • Swedish striker excluded from Newcastle training after pushing for move
  • Chris Sutton calls Isak and Wissa behavior "disgraceful" and "despicable"
  • Isak made season debut as substitute in Sweden's 2-0 defeat to Osovo
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'Not everyone has the full picture': Isak on Liverpool move

Alexander Isak addresses his controversial £125m Liverpool move from Newcastle, stating "not everyone has the full picture" after Sweden defeat and Chris Sutton criticism.

"Not everyone has the full picture, but that's something for another day - Alexander Isak"

New Delhi, Sep 9

Alexander Isak stated ‘not everyone has the full picture’ of his move to Liverpool after Sweden’s 0-2 defeat against Osovo.

Isak joined the Premier League champions as their new No.9 on a long-term contract, which he signed on deadline day in a move for a British record transfer fee of 125 million pounds.

Isak made his intentions of leaving Newcastle clear and did not participate in the pre-season. The tensions then arose which led to him being excluded from Eddie Howe's first team training, which ultimately led to Newcastle United's faithful turning on the 25-year-old.

His first appearance of the season came as a second half substitute in Sweden’s loss against Osovo.

"Not everyone has the full picture, but that's something for another day. I can't control everything that's said or written. But I'm happy that I became a Liverpool player. It's great that everything was settled before the camp and that I could focus on playing football again," Isak said to Swedish media after the loss.

"It's been a fairly new situation for me, but you always learn and develop mentally off the pitch as well,” he added.

In the end, Newcastle signed Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade as striker options, and thus faciliated Isak's move to Merseyside.

Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton believes the actions of Isak and Yoane Wissa, who joined Newcastle as a replacement for the Swede in a similar manner, were ‘disgraceful’

“Players sign contracts, people in their everyday lives sign contracts and you adhere to those contracts. It is absolutely despicable what they [Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa] have done. They may well be happy tonight, but it is a disgraceful way to behave.

"Eddie Howe with Isak and his career - Isak owes Howe a hell of a lot, but he has treated him with total disrespect. Saying that, Newcastle have signed Wissa who has done the same as what Isak has done," said Sutton on BBC.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Chris Sutton is right about contracts. In India, we value commitment and loyalty. If every player starts forcing moves like this, football will lose its soul. Disappointing behavior from both Isak and Wissa.
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Ananya R
₹1250+ crores for a footballer! That's more than many Indian companies' valuations. The money in European football is absolutely insane 🤯 Hope he justifies that price tag for Liverpool.
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Michael C
As a Liverpool fan from Mumbai, I'm excited to see what Isak brings to our attack. But I do hope players remember that clubs invest in their development too. There should be some loyalty both ways.
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Priya S
The "not everyone has the full picture" comment suggests there's more to this story. Maybe Newcastle made promises they didn't keep? We shouldn't judge without knowing both sides.
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Vikram M
Football is business at this level. Newcastle got a British record fee, they can reinvest that money. Everyone moves for better opportunities in their careers - why should footballers be different?

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