LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Alexander Isak became the most expensive player in the history of British soccer after joining Liverpool for a reported 125 million pounds ($170 million) from Newcastle on Monday, ending the summer transfer window’s biggest saga.

The 25-year-old Sweden striker finally got his wish after openly revealing his discontent at Newcastle in an explosive post on social media in which he claimed the club has broken promises about an agreement allowing him to leave for Liverpool.

Liverpool says Isak signed a “long-term contract.”

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