Ever since the ruling family of Saudi Arabia took control of Newcastle, it was expected that they would reach deep into their pockets (and they can really reach deep into their pockets) and finally the “magpie” fans got it!
Today, the most expensive reinforcement in the history of the club was officially presented – Alexander Isak! The Swede came from Real Sociedad in a transfer worth 70,000,000 euros!
Not only is it Newcastle’s most expensive purchase in history, it’s also Real Sociedad’s most expensive sale. Moreover, it could become even bigger…
Namely, bonuses of 5,000,000 euros are included in the agreement, and the “magpies” also undertook to pay 10 percent of the next transfer to the Spanish team.
– I am very happy that I signed for this club. I’m very excited to start playing for Newcastle. I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome – said the Swedish footballer.
As we already said, this is the fourth most expensive transfer this summer. The only ones who are paid more are Aurélien Tchouameni (80,000,000 euros fixed + 20,000,000 euros through bonuses), Darwin Nunez (75,000,000 fixed + 15,000,000 euros through bonuses) and Casemiro (70,000,000 euros + 15,000,000 euros through bonuses) ).
Isak will have a really huge burden on him. Not only because of the price, but also the expectation as the loudest reinforcement of Newcastle since the arrival of new owners who do not hide their megalomaniac ambitions in the near future.
Although, for a man who only hit the opponent’s net six times in 32 games last season, it seems that the task of justifying such money will be – very difficult…
EUR+15,000,000 through bonuses).
