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Alexander Isak explains role Newcastle United fans played in £58m transfer

Newcastle United's new record signing, Alexander Isak, insists the club's supporters were a big part of him joining the Magpies this summer. Isak, 22, arrives in a £58m move from Real Sociedad and has signed a long-term deal at St. James' Park.

Isak was at the club's Benton training base on Thursday before travelling to the stadium later that day to complete the final stages of his transfer. Eddie Howe played down talk of the deal being agreed when quizzed on the striker during his pre-match press conference on Friday.

However, just hours later Isak's arrival was confirmed by Newcastle, who hope to have him available Sunday's clash with Wolves at Molineux. Speaking upon his arrival, Isak said: "I'm delighted to have it done. It was a big, big decision for me but it is a decision I am really happy with.

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