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Alexander Isak is 'very professional' and a 'great lad', claims Sweden boss - despite £125m Liverpool signing going on STRIKE at Newcastle all summer to force through move

Alexander Isak's international manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has underscored his player's professionalism amid the striker's turbulent move from Newcastle to Liverpool on the final day of the transfer window.

The Sweden star completed the saga of the summer with confirmation of his £125million move to the Premier League champions on Monday, after an attritional stand-off with his former club.

Isak previously accused the club of 'breaking promises' in an incendiary statement on social media, hinting that Newcastle were unwilling to let him make the long-awaited move to Merseyside.

In the absence of securing a suitable attacking replacement, the Magpies were keen to keep hold of their star - but Isak refused to play for the club as the tumult between the two parties rolled on.