Toni Kroos's jab at Liverpool over Alexander Isak's signing

The main protagonist of the summer transfer window was clearly Liverpool due to the number of signings it made. By investing a lot of money, the club broke a record after signing Alexander Isak for €150 million. "I trust our listeners, but I'd say that, more or less, half have never heard of Isak; judge for yourselves, seriously."

With these words, Toni Kroos expressed his opinion regarding this historic deal. Without belittling the Swedish forward, the former German footballer believes the signing was far too expensive. His words clearly show his stance that only the best players in the world could have such a high market value.

Not even Kroos at his best ever had a value close to what Isak cost Liverpool. According to what we know at Defensa Central, Liverpool, with Isak already on board, spent a total of €483 million ($525 million) throughout the entire window. This is a crazy figure that Kroos doesn't understand due to the players the English club signed.

Liverpool's criticism

Considered one of the best midfielders in history, Toni Kroos is now enjoying his retirement. After a glorious decade at Real Madrid, the German fulfilled his promise to hang up his boots at his peak. Given his experience, legacy, and honors, Kroos is an authoritative voice in the world of soccer.

While he didn't state that Liverpool had a bad transfer window, he did show his surprise at Isak's signing. At 25 years old, Isak only began to stand out when he signed for Newcastle in the summer of 2022. During the three seasons he played with the "Magpies," Isak managed to establish himself as a great forward in the Premier League.

However, the striker never showed a performance that would justify his signing for €150 million ($165 million). Kroos, like many people, has criticized the excessive values that are now seen in the market. Although Isak is a lethal and efficient forward in front of goal, Liverpool has taken a risk with someone who has already failed in the past.

The current market

No matter what happens, Alexander Isak is now a Liverpool player with a contract until the summer of 2031. The English club has thus closed what will be the most remembered transfer window in its history. Its heavy spending further highlights Real Madrid's management, with the club making important signings without having to spend an excessive amount of money.