Isak’s Three-Word Farewell Surprise…
Newcastle United players were thrown into a comedic whirlwind when they realized Alexander Isak wanted to leave the club faster than a cheetah on roller skates after arriving at their preseason tour in China. The Swedish star’s intention to leave was clearer than a glass window with the words ‘outta here’, after not traveling to Asia. When they heard the news, one teammate reportedly shrugged and said, ‘Yeah, he’s gone,’ quickly followed by ‘It is what it is,’ like they were characters from a laid-back sitcom.
The saga turned into a soap opera as Isak spent a month away, refusing to play until Newcastle finally handed him over to Liverpool like a hot potato. Isak was training alone this summer, looking lonelier than a single sock in a washing machine. After rejecting a $147 million offer, Newcastle faced the transfer frenzy and spent $165m to fill Isak’s shoes. Eventually, Liverpool swooped in with a $168 million bid, officially pilfering Isak to wear the number nine jersey. Clearly, this was one hilarious roller-coaster of a transfer!
