Dan Burn is the latest Newcastle United player to comment on Alexander Isak\u2019s controversial British-record transfer to Liverpool.<\/p>\n
Isak joined the Reds on Deadline Day<\/a> after spending weeks trying to force a move to the Premier League champions.<\/p>\n He cost a British record \u00a3135million, taking the club\u2019s summer spending to \u00a3414.5m.<\/p>\n The Swede was a Newcastle<\/a> hero before burning all bridges with the club and their supporters, with a blunt 37-word statement confirming his departure underlining just how upset the Magpies are with his conduct throughout the summer.<\/p>\n In a statement of his own, Isak hailed Newcastle\u2019s \u201camazing supporters\u201d \u2014 who he definitely won\u2019t think are amazing the next time he plays in front of them.<\/p>\n \u201cI want to express my gratitude to my team-mates, the staff, and above all, the city of Newcastle and all the amazing supporters for the three unforgettable years we shared together,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n MORE ON ISAK ON F365 \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 What have Newcastle players said about Alexander Isak\u2019s move to Liverpool?<\/p>\n Newcastle players Anthony Gordon and Sven Botman came under fire from the Toon Army after posting messages to Isak<\/a> on Instagram once his move to Anfield was confirmed.<\/p>\n Gordon wrote: \u201cRegardless of the situation and what\u2019s gone on, it\u2019s been a pleasure to play with you. One of the best chemistries I\u2019ve had on the pitch and more importantly a great person and teammate. I wish you nothing but the best, brother.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Botman said: \u201cWhat started off as teammates grew into one of my rare best friendships. No more words needed, brother, all the best in your next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n Newcastle supporters were not impressed with the public good-luck messages, and while on international duty Anthony Elanga and Dan Burn were both asked about the striker\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n In an interview with Fotbollskanalen, Isak\u2019s Sweden team-mate Elanga said: \u201cIsak is a Liverpool player right now. I have the chance to play with him in the national team. He had a good career at Newcastle, but right now he is a Liverpool player. Good luck to him.\u201d<\/p>\n Asked if there was drama in the Magpies camp during the transfer saga, Elanga replied: \u201cIt has been chill. He had a contract with us and right now he is with Liverpool. We all think he is a very good player. We lost a good player, but we also signed good players. Hopefully, we can look forward and focus on this season.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s his choice. He chose Liverpool. Good luck to him. He is a friend to me and a fantastic footballer. I can play with him in the national team and that is good as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
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