Mo Salah hits out at Alexander Isak Liverpool social media post after £130m Newcastle transfer
The world of football transfers is always buzzing with excitement, especially when a record-breaking deal happens right at the deadline.
The biggest story of this summer’s window was without a doubt Alexander Isak’s monumental move from Newcastle United to Liverpool. The transfer fee was a staggering £130 million, a number that instantly rewrote the Premier League record books.
This figure places the Swedish striker as the third most expensive player in the entire history of the sport, sitting right behind global superstars Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. It was a signing that sent a powerful message to everyone: Liverpool are serious about defending their title.
This massive purchase was actually the crowning jewel in a truly historic spending spree for the Merseyside club.
Earlier in the window, Liverpool had already secured the signature of a phenomenal young talent, Florian Wirtz, from Bayer Leverkusen for £116 million. They also brought in striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for a cool £69 million.
When you add it all up, along with other smart signings like Jeremie Frimpong and Giorgi Mamardashvili, Liverpool’s total spending soared past the £400 million mark. It was a clear statement of intent and a massive investment in the future.
However, a club cannot spend that kind of money without also balancing the books. Liverpool were also very active in the transfer market as sellers.
Important players from their recent successful campaign moved on for significant fees. Darwin Nunez made a £46 million move to Al-Hilal, while the dynamic winger Luis Diaz was sold to Bayern Munich for £60 million.
Defender Jarell Quansah also left for Leverkusen in a £35 million deal. These sales were a crucial part of the overall strategy, allowing the club to reinvest and refresh the squad.
With three wins from their first three games and a squad that looks stronger on paper than last year’s title-winning side, the excitement among the fanbase is absolutely electric.
Many pundits are already tipping them to win the league again, a feat they haven’t accomplished in over four decades. But amidst all this positivity, a note of caution and class was struck by a key figure in the dressing room: Mohamed Salah.
A popular Liverpool fan account on social media decided to celebrate the new arrivals, Isak and Wirtz, by posting a graphic that directly compared them to the departed Diaz and Nunez.
The caption asked followers to “Name a bigger upgrade in footballing history.” This kind of post is common online, but it often overlooks the contributions of players who have given their all for the shirt.
Salah, who has been a leader at the club for years, saw this post and decided to speak up. He directly replied to it, defending his former teammates with a simple but powerful question: “How about we celebrate the great signings without disrespecting the PL champions?”
His point was perfectly clear. Both Diaz, who scored 13 league goals last season, and Nunez, who chipped in with five, were integral parts of the team that brought the Premier League trophy back to Anfield.
To dismiss their contributions so easily, while exciting new players are coming in, felt wrong to him. It was a classy move from a senior player, reminding everyone that success is a team effort and that respect for past contributors should never be forgotten.
Meanwhile, the man at the center of the record-breaking transfer, Alexander Isak, could not hide his delight at finally completing his move. In his first interview as a Liverpool player, he spoke of his pride and his motivation. “I feel amazing,” he said.
“It’s been a long journey to get here. But I’m super-happy to be a part of this team, this club and everything it stands for.” He talked about his desire to win trophies and create history, believing that Liverpool is the perfect place for him to grow and take his game to the next level. For him, this is the next logical step in what is already a brilliant career.
The entire situation shows two different sides of the modern game. On one hand, there is the sheer, breathtaking business of it all: the record fees, the huge squad overhaul, and the bold ambition.
On the other hand, there is the human element—the respect for those who helped build the success and the excitement of a new player fulfilling a dream. Thanks to Mohamed Salah’s timely intervention, the Liverpool family is being reminded to appreciate both.