Alexis Mac Allister has described a sense of relief inside the Liverpool dressing room after the protracted transfer process that ended with Alexander Isak joining the club.<\/p>\n
Liverpool completed the deal for Isak for \u00a3125 million ($168.6 million), an outcome that brought an end to days of uncertainty for team-mates. \u201cAt the beginning, it was a big thing and after a while we got a bit tired because it was too long,\u201d Mac Allister told TNT Sports. \u201cBut we all know the player he is. He is going to be really, really important and we are happy to have him here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Isak\u2019s exit from Newcastle proved fractious. The striker\u2019s decision to go on strike prompted a strong reaction from supporters and public comments from both club and player further heightened the episode. Mac Allister addressed that tension while acknowledging the realities of high-value transfers: \u201cMaybe the other club are not happy but that\u2019s the way football works, [Liverpool] paid quite a lot of money so I think it\u2019s good for both clubs,\u201d Mac Allister continued.<\/p>\n
He added a personal note on the signing, pointing to the player\u2019s qualities and the impact he could have after former encounters: \u201cIt\u2019s good for him because it\u2019s what he wanted, we are so happy to have him because we know the player that he is and we suffered against him a couple of times as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Manager Arne Slot now faces the task of integrating Isak alongside fellow new signing Hugo Ekitik\u00e9. Slot is prepared to explore options to accommodate both forwards, with Ekitik\u00e9\u2019s versatility offering the potential for a reconfigured attacking line once the Sweden international is fit enough for regular starts.<\/p>\n
For Liverpool, the conclusion of the transfer ends a drawn-out chapter and provides clarity on attacking options heading into the next fixtures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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