Alexander Isak has joined Premier League champions Liverpool as their new No.9, signing a long-term contract on deadline day after passing his medical.
Soon after completing the 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.”
The Sweden striker became one of the Premier League’s top attackers during three seasons with Newcastle United. Since arriving from Real Sociedad in the summer of 2022, he scored 62 goals in 109 appearances, including 54 in 86 league matches. Last season, he netted 23 Premier League goals, finishing second only to Mohamed Salah in the Golden Boot race.
Now teammates with Salah at Anfield, Isak is focused on winning trophies with Liverpool. “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,” he said.
Isak began his career at AIK in Sweden before moving to Borussia Dortmund in 2017. Following a loan at Dutch side Willem II, he signed for Real Sociedad in 2019, finishing as the top scorer as they lifted the 2019-20 Copa del Rey. He has since earned 52 caps for Sweden, scoring 16 goals.
Fans can now get their ‘Isak – 9’ Liverpool shirts at the club’s online store.
