However, Isak<\/a>\u2018s move to Anfield remains something of a bone of contention up at Tyneside. The Sweden international was the darling of St James\u2019 Park, having himself become their record signing himself in a \u00a363m move from Real Sociedad three summers ago.<\/p>\n But the manner in which he forced his way out \u2013 effectively going on strike over the pre-season period \u2013 leaves a bitter taste and these Newcastle fans did not hesitate in calling out the \u2018total rat\u2019 after his move to Merseyside was officially announced<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now his agent,\u00a0Vlado Lemic, has taken to Instagram to offer his own thoughts on the player\u2019s move \u2013 and has appeared to once again wind up Magpies fans by suggesting the move was worth all the pain and suffering.<\/p>\n Writing on their\u00a0Universal Twenty Two account, Lemic posted: \u201cThe wait was well worth it.<\/p>\n \u201cOfficially, he\u2019s a Red! It\u2019s a very important moment in your career and in football history, and we are very proud to be with you in this new challenge.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are delighted to announce that Alex Isak is a new signing for\u00a0Liverpool FC, becoming the most expensive transfer in English football history.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Swedish striker is ready to bring goals, power and a lot of amazing football to the attack. Welcome to\u00a0Anfield, Alexander!<\/p>\n \u201cFrom dreams to reality, from talent to greatness. Alex Isak takes the biggest step of his career. Joining Liverpool FC is not just a transfer, it\u2019s history in the making and we are proud to be part of it.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are privileged to have played a role in the biggest transfer in\u00a0Premier League\u00a0history. Isak\u2019s record-breaking move is a milestone that reflects his exceptional quality and the trust placed in him at the highest level.<\/p>\n \u201cAs an agency, we take great pride in standing alongside our players on their journey to success!\u201d<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS<\/strong> \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f\u00a0Isak explains why he ditched Newcastle and chose Liverpool after record-breaking transfer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Isak sends his own message \u2013 but saga leaves bitter taste for Newcastle<\/strong><\/p>\n Understandably, Newcastle fans will not forget how Isak forced his way out and permanently stained his legacy on Tyneside.<\/p>\n Indeed, supporters at Elland Road on Saturday were quite unequivocal in letting the club know their thoughts on the player with a relatively amusing chant, which Leeds fans also joined in with.<\/p>\n And while Lemic\u2019s latest statement puts the focus on Liverpool, the fact it reflects on helping the player on \u201chis journey to success\u201d suggests both the player and the agent only ever seen Newcastle as a stepping stone in his career.<\/p>\n After earlier dropping this somewhat unsavoury 24-word message while on live radio<\/a>, the latest statement will unlikely go down well with their furious fanbase.<\/p>\n Despite all that, Isak himself has attempted to offer the Magpies something of an olive branch by expressing his \u2018gratitude\u2019 and \u2018honour\u2019 at playing for the club.<\/p>\n In a post on his Instagram page, the striker declared:\u00a0\u201cI 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.<\/p>\n \u201cTogether, we have written history and brought the club to the place where it truly belongs.<\/p>\n \u201cIt 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Liverpool latest: Isak exit conspiracy theories; new Guehi plan emerges<\/strong><\/p>\n Meanwhile, Anthony Gordon and Sven Botman\u2019s decision to go public and wish Isak all the best for the future suggests there are plenty of unspoken truths around his move to Liverpool, with two pundits explaining why all is not as it seems over the high-profile transfer<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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