Alexander Isak has defended his controversial departure from Newcastle United, insisting that “not everyone has the whole picture” surrounding his British-record transfer to Liverpool.
Recall the Sweden striker forced through a £125 million move to Anfield on deadline day, accusing Newcastle of “broken promises” and refusing to play in the final weeks of last season.
The saga forced heavy criticism from fans and pundits, with many questioning his conduct.
Speaking after making his first competitive appearance since May in Sweden’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Kosovo on Monday, Isak admitted the transfer was a challenging episode.
“It’s great that things were cleared up before the squad and that I could focus on playing football again,” he told reporters.
“It’s clear that not everyone has the whole picture, but that’s something for another day.
“Right now, the disappointment is about this match and how it went. But at the same time, I have a positive feeling about the club team part that is coming.”
The forward, who came on as a substitute in Stockholm, said he was content with how the saga ended despite the backlash.