Alexander Isak Calls Liverpool Move an 'Easy Decision' Amidst Club Ambition

Alexander Isak stated that joining Liverpool last summer was an "easy decision," citing the club's ambition and their strong desire to sign him.

"Liverpool is a massive club, and everything about the club made it pretty clear," Isak told BBC Sport. "And the club's ambition and the club's will to get me in as well. It was a big part of it."

The Sweden international moved from Newcastle to Liverpool on transfer deadline day in September 2025 for a British record fee of £125 million. Isak acknowledged that he missed pre-season training at his former club, Real Sociedad, due to uncertainty surrounding his Newcastle future, stating that promises made to him there had been "broken."

Isak faced challenges in his first season at Anfield, struggling for goals before a leg break sidelined him from December to April. This season, the 26-year-old has already matched his previous season's tally of three Premier League goals in just four games.

Despite the difficulties, Isak expressed no regret over the transfer. "No, never. I would never think like that," he said when asked if he had ever regretted the move. "The leg break was tough. Anyone who had a long injury would know. But on the other hand, when you're in a good place and when you feel good, you don't really tend to look back because it doesn't really benefit you."

He added, "So I'm just looking forward and feel really optimistic and excited about the season, and what it can bring to us."

Isak also participated in the World Cup for Sweden over the summer. He noted that the World Cup was beneficial after his injury-plagued season, providing an opportunity to regain rhythm and form. "Playing for your country in a World Cup is a dream of most people," Isak said. "With the injuries last season, the World Cup was perfect. I had that period where I could play and gain rhythm and form. And, on top of that, it was a massive experience, so that was perfect to do and come back here for pre-season and to start the season."

Under new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola, who replaced Arne Slot in the summer, Isak has been tasked with defending from the front, which Iraola views as an "attacking weapon" for the team.

"He asks me to be part of the defending but to defend in positions where, when we win the ball, we can counter quickly and get the ball forward to the offensive line," Isak explained. "He said 'score goals', but he wants me to defend. The way we defend - we defend to score goals so defending, in the end, is an attacking weapon."

Liverpool is implementing an aggressive, front-foot style of football under Iraola, leading the Premier League in sprints this season. "He came with his football - the way he wants to play and the high intensity which I think will benefit me, the club and the way the club wants to play football," Isak commented. "I think that's what the team needs. It's not just about getting the ball to me, it's about getting the ball forward and to all of the offensive players quickly. I think that will benefit the team. I think if we can do that then we should score more goals."

Isak, who has scored 60 Premier League goals, is focused on helping Liverpool win trophies, though he does not set personal targets. "Everyone knows that success for this club is winning trophies," he said. "I want to score every game. Everyone is different. Some like to set targets and some don't. I'm the one that doesn't."