Liverpool striker, Alexander Isak, says joining the club was an “easy decision” despite the uncertainty surrounding his move from Newcastle United last summer.
The Sweden international completed a British-record £125m transfer to Liverpool on deadline day in September 2025 after spending the summer away from Newcastle’s first-team setup.
“[Liverpool] is a massive club, and everything about the club made it pretty clear,” Isak told BBC Sport’s The Football Interview.
“And the club’s ambition and the club’s will to get me in as well. It was a big part of it.”
Isak missed pre-season last summer and trained at former club Real Sociedad while his future remained uncertain. He later said promises made to him at Newcastle had been “broken”.
No regrets over Liverpool move
Isak endured a difficult first season at Anfield, scoring three Premier League goals before a leg injury ruled him out from December until April.
However, the 26-year-old has already matched last season’s Premier League tally after scoring three times in his first four league appearances this season.
Asked whether he ever regretted moving to Liverpool, Isak said: “No, never. I would never think like that.”
He described his leg injury as difficult but said he preferred to focus on the future.
“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 said.
“So I’m just looking forward and feel really optimistic and excited about the season, and what it can bring to us.”
Isak embraces Iraola’s style
Isak also discussed Liverpool’s approach under new head coach Andoni Iraola, who replaced Arne Slot in the summer.
The Sweden striker said Iraola wants him to contribute defensively while positioning himself to help Liverpool launch quick attacks.
“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 said.
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“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 have adopted an aggressive, high-intensity style under Iraola, with the club recording the most sprints in the Premier League this season.
Isak said the approach could benefit the team and create more opportunities for the forwards.
“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,” he said.
“I think that will benefit the team. I think if we can do that then we should score more goals.”
World Cup experience
Isak also featured at his first World Cup for Sweden during the summer after managing 1,032 minutes across 22 appearances for Liverpool last season.
He scored once and provided three assists before Sweden were eliminated by France in the last 32.
“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.”
Isak has scored 60 Premier League goals and enjoyed his most prolific campaign in the competition with Newcastle in 2024-25, when he scored 23 times.
The striker said his focus is on helping Liverpool win trophies rather than setting individual 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.”
