With the September international break here, Isak will not be able to make his first Liverpool appearance until Sunday, September 14. The Reds travel to newly-promoted Burnley on their return to Premier League action, but they will have to be careful with Isak’s integration into the team.

Isak helped deliver Newcastle’s first trophy in 70 years last season, scoring in their 2-1 Carabao Cup final win over the Reds in March, but his defiance meant he departed St. James’ Park on extremely sour terms, with fans displaying banners branding the Swede a “rat”.

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