Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of young AIK star Alexsander Isak on a 'long-term' contract, stealing him from under the noses of reigning European champions Real Madrid.
The German club confirmed the move on their official channels on Monday morning, with sporting director Michael Zorc saying: "Alexander Isak is a high-caliber talent, who was wanted by numerous European top clubs. We are very glad that he has decided on Borussia Dortmund. BVB is just as convinced as the player is that this transfer is one with great potential."
Borussia Dortmund verpflichtet Alexander Isak // Borussia Dortmund sign striker Alexander Isak #welcomeisak #bvb pic.twitter.com/TCBIqGfhOv
Isak's AIK teammate Dickson Etuhu hinted at the transfer earlier in the day, posting a picture of the youngster signing a contract on his Instagram account.
The picture was sent out to Etuhu's 17,000 followers with the caption: "True quality is recognised very early. Dortmund have incredible young players. Glad we had the chance to play together, and go become the top player we all believe you will be."
Haha, nya tider nu. Dickson är den som till slut bekräftar att Isak skrivit på för Dortmund. What a fucking legend. pic.twitter.com/Iy3VGIYX28
"?ESPN FC report that the deal is set to earn the Swedish side somewhere in the region of £8.2m. Real Madrid were initially thought to be Isak's destination, but Dortmund's recent focus on bringing youth players into the first team - with Ousmane Dembele one of the biggest success stories of late - is thought to have swayed his decision.
Hjärtligt välkommen, Alexander Isak! ??#welcomeisak #bvb Alle Infos: https://t.co/ZadYC8FTSX pic.twitter.com/GObv1G803Z
Isak's contract at the Westfalenstadion is expected to run until 2022 as the club look to tie down the long term future of one of the hottest prospects in European football.
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Alexander Isak set to join Dortmund then? Tuchel just asked about it. 'I can't deny or confirm it,' he said with a broad grin #bvb #aik
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