Alexander Isak gives his reasons why he went on strike at Newcastle to get Liverpool move | OneFootball

Alexander Isak has been talking (see below) after his transfer from Newcastle United to Liverpool for a new record fee paid by an English club.

A public statement (also see below) from the Anfield club revealing the completed move.

Alexander Isak went on strike at Newcastle United, refusing to train or play in matches.

The Sweden international explaining his reasons, declaring; “I want to win everything. Yeah, as simple as that.”

Alexander Iska explaining why he has signed for Liverpool to official club media – 1 September 2025:

Alexander Isak expressed his ambition to ‘create history’ with Liverpool after joining the Premier League champions on deadline day.

The Sweden international striker has completed a move to Arne Slot’s squad from Newcastle United, for whom he racked up 62 goals in the previous three seasons.

Isak adds his prolific skills to a Reds team seeking to follow up their title triumph of 2024-25 with more silverware in the coming years.

And those targets are wholly shared by the club’s new No.9, who wants to further elevate his own game in the pursuit of collective glory.

“It’s a mixture of what the club is building, but what they’re building on top of what the club already is. The history of the club,” Isak told Liverpoolfc.com, when asked why Anfield is the place for him.

“Me getting the chance to be a part of this, I want to create history. I want to win trophies.

“That’s ultimately the biggest motivation for me and I feel like this is the perfect place for me to grow even further and to take my game to the next level and help the team as well.

“I feel like this is the next step for me in my career. I’m super-happy that I’ve been given this chance and I’m very motivated to do something well with it.”

Isak played at Anfield as an opponent on two occasions during his spell with the Magpies and found the net both times.

Now, he cannot wait for the opportunity to add to that tally for the Reds’ benefit.

“It’s so exciting,” said the 25-year-old. “I think it’s something difficult to put into words, I think you have to experience it and then explain.

“I think we all know what Liverpool is about, the fans and what they’re about as well. So, yeah, looking forward to getting to experience that.”

Liverpool official statement – 1 September 2025:

‘Liverpool FC have completed the transfer of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.

Isak joins the Premier League champions as their new No.9 on a long-term contract, which he signed on deadline day after successfully passing a medical.

Soon after finalising his move at the AXA Training Centre, the 25-year-old forward told Liverpoolfc.com: “I feel amazing.

“It’s been a long journey to get here. But I’m super-happy to be a part of this team, this club and everything it stands for. It’s something I’m proud of and I’m really looking forward to it.

“I’m just happy it’s done and that I can get back to work. I’m looking forward to seeing my teammates and the fans, and getting back out there.”

Sweden striker Isak established himself as one of the Premier League’s leading attackers during his three seasons with Newcastle.

Having arrived from Real Sociedad in the summer of 2022, he scored 62 goals in 109 appearances for the St. James’ Park club.

Isak netted 54 times in 86 Premier League outings for the Magpies, with 23 of those goals coming last season, when he finished second behind Mohamed Salah in the race for the Golden Boot.

He is now a teammate of Salah and has set his sights on winning trophies at Anfield.

Isak added: “I think I have a lot to give, I think I have a lot to improve. I’m a striker but I always want to give as much as possible to the team, mainly goals but much more than that as well.

“I want to win everything. Yeah, [as simple as that].”

Isak began his career with AIK in his homeland before moving to Borussia Dortmund in 2017.

After a successful loan spell with Dutch side Willem II, he signed for Sociedad in the summer of 2019 and was the competition’s top scorer as Sociedad won the 2019-20 Copa del Rey.