Alexander Isak says joining Liverpool last summer was an “easy decision”.
The Sweden striker joined the Reds from Newcastle on deadline day in September 2025 for a British-record £125 million fee.
Isak missed pre-season and trained at former club Real Sociedad amid uncertainty over his Newcastle future, claiming promises made to him by the club had been “broken”.
However, he struggled for goals during his first season at Anfield before a leg break ruled him out from December until April.
The 26-year-old has already matched last season’s tally of three Premier League goals this campaign, scoring three times in his first four games.
“[Liverpool] is a massive club, and everything about the club made it pretty clear,” he 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.”
Asked if there was ever a point last season when he regretted the move, Isak replied: “No, never. I would never think like that.”
He added: “[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.
“So I’m just looking forward and feel really optimistic and excited about the season, and what it can bring to us.”
Over the summer, Isak made his World Cup debut for Sweden after managing just 1,032 minutes across 22 appearances for Liverpool last season.
He scored once and provided three assists for Graham Potter’s side before Sweden were eliminated by France in the last 32.
“Playing for your country in a World Cup is a dream of most people,” said Alexander Isak.
“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.”
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola, who replaced Arne Slot in the summer, has told Isak to lead the press from the front, describing it as an “attacking weapon” for the Reds.
“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,” said Isak.
“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.”
“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,” added Alexander Isak.
On the style of football since Iraola joined, Isak says: “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 determined to help Liverpool win silverware this season but insists he does not set personal targets.
His most prolific Premier League campaign came with Newcastle in 2024-25, when he scored 23 goals.
“Everyone knows that success for this club is winning trophies,” said Isak. “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.”
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