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Arthur Ferridge

Alexander Isak thanks Newcastle for 'unforgettable' stint after forcing acrimonious Liverpool move

Alexander Isak has bid a fond farewell to Newcastle after he completed a controversial Deadline Day transfer to Liverpool.

The Swede wrote himself into Geordie folklore after scoring the winner in the League Cup final in March, ending the Magpies’ seven-decade trophy drought, but has soured relationships with both Newcastle and its fans by spending much of the summer on strike in a bid to force a transfer away from the club.

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