Newcastle United released just a 37-word statement following the record transer of Alexander Isak to Liverpool after a bitter saga.

Citing broken promises , Isak trained alone all summer and did not play for Newcastle in a bid to force through his move, which was eventually confirmed late on Monday's deadline day.

While he pocketed Newcastle a British-record £125 million ($170m) -- Liverpool sources tell ESPN, while sources from Tyneside claim the figure is £130m -- Isak won't be fondly remembered in the North East, and an unceremonious statement from his former club said it all.

"Newcastle United can announce the sale of striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool for a significant British record transfer fee," it read.

"The Sweden international joined the Magpies from Real Socied

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