Toni Kroos makes brutal Alexander Isak statement after £125M Liverpool transfer earlier

The whirlwind of the summer transfer window finally settled with one of its biggest stories: Alexander Isak’s British-record move to Liverpool.

After months of intense speculation, the Swedish striker completed a monumental £125 million transfer from Newcastle United to Anfield, a deal that signals both the ambition of the Merseyside club and the evolving dynamics of top-tier football economics.

For much of the window, it seemed uncertain whether the move would happen at all. Newcastle initially stood firm, valuing their star forward at around £150 million and showing little interest in negotiating.

However, as the deadline drew closer, the player’s desire to leave became a powerful factor. Isak made his intentions clear, and ultimately, the Magpies’ hierarchy returned to the table to finalize the agreement, bringing one of the sagas of the window to a dramatic close.

Since the move was confirmed, all eyes have been on Isak—how he will adapt, where he will fit in Jurgen Klopp’s system, and perhaps most pressingly, how he will respond to the weight of that record-breaking price tag.

It’s a topic that has drawn opinions from all corners of the football world, including from one of the game’s most respected midfield maestros, Toni Kroos.

The former Real Madrid and Germany star didn’t hold back when discussing the transfer on his podcast. In a characteristically blunt assessment, Kroos questioned how widely known Isak really is outside of Premier League circles.

“I trust our listeners,” he remarked, “but I’d say that roughly half of them have never even heard of Isak. Judge for yourselves. Seriously.” He went on to acknowledge the sheer scale of the fee, simply stating, “Yes. It’s a lot of money, without a doubt.”

It’s a classic Kroos take direct, unfiltered, and designed to provoke conversation. Whether you agree with him or not, his comments tap into a broader debate about modern transfer fees and whether any player is truly “worth” such an astronomical figure.

What’s undeniable is that Liverpool are investing not just in a player, but in a potential era-defining talent. Isak’s blend of technical grace, intelligent movement, and clinical finishing has already thrilled Premier League audiences during his time at Newcastle. Now, he’ll be expected to deliver on an even bigger stage.

He hasn’t featured competitively since the end of last season, having missed Newcastle’s entire pre-season schedule as speculation around his future intensified.

Now, with the move complete, he’s joined the Sweden national team during the international break, taking part in full training as he prepares for upcoming matches against Slovenia and Kosovo.

This period will be crucial for regaining match sharpness ahead of a highly anticipated Liverpool debut.

That debut is likely to come on Sunday, September 14th, when Liverpool travel to face Burnley at Turf Moor.

It will be a moment loaded with expectation—the first chapter of Isak’s Anfield story. The fee will always be part of that story, a number that follows every touch, every chance, every goal.

But for now, the noise and opinions—even the brutal ones—are just background. The real judgment will come on the grass.