Alexander Isak responds to financial crime probe linked to Newcastle United transfer - Liverpool watch on
Alexander Isak has addressed the Swedish media about allegations surrounding his move to Newcastle United.
Alexander Isak has distanced himself from a Swedish investigation into alleged financial crime regarding his Newcastle United move in 2022.
The Magpies stumped up a club-record £63million to sign Isak from Real Sociedad four years ago. He proved a major hit over three seasons - scoring 62 goals in 109 games - but soon destroyed his relationship with the Newcastle fans.
Isak downed tools, refusing to train or play as he pushed through a British record move to Liverpool. The 27-year-old has only just begun to rediscover his Newcastle form 15 months after the controversial transfer.
According to Swedish newspaper Expressen, authorities are investigating links between Belgian agency Reina BV and an unnamed Gothenburg-based company. The probe relates to Isak's move from Real Sociedad to Newcastle.
The agreement allegedly involved a payment of €1.5million (£1.3million) to the Gothenburg company for introducing Isak to Reina BV and providing consultancy work during negotiations. Expressen report that payments were scheduled to be made in 12 instalments between 2022 and 2028.
Moreover, the investigation is connected to agent Masireh Jadama, who previously represented Universal Twenty Two in Sweden. The agency cut ties with Jadama in 2025 following suspected money laundering and criminal charges.
Authorities are now investigating the links between Reina BV and the Gothenburg company. Vlado Lemic - Isak’s agent - owns both Reina BV and Universal Twenty Two. When asked on international duty, the former Newcastle striker told reporters he is detached from the situation.
"It's the same comment as always,” Isak said. “Regardless of whether it's linked to me in any way, I don't feel it has anything to do with me. I don't know exactly what's going on, what's true and what isn't.
"Players don't involve themselves behind the scenes, in contacts between clubs and agencies. We're very much on the sidelines when it comes to those matters. The responsibility should not be placed on the players.”