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Topics: Alexander Isak, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Football
Marcus Chan
Topics: Alexander Isak, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Football
Alexander Isak appeared to aim a cheeky dig at Newcastle United during his first interview with Liverpool.
After months of speculation, Isak finally got his wish as he completed a deadline day move to Liverpool.
The 25-year-old left the Magpies after the two clubs agreed a British record fee worth a reported £125 million.
Looking ahead, Isak will wear the No.9 shirt for Liverpool, taking over from Darwin Nunez, who departed for Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal last month.
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During his first interview with the Reds, Isak expressed his delight over the transfer.
He said: "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."
When asked why he chose Liverpool as his next club, Isak appeared to aim a thinly-veiled dig at Newcastle.
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The Swedish international explained: "I think it's a mixture of what the club is building, but what they're building on top of, what the club already is and the history of the club. So I think just me getting the chance to be a part of this, and knowing I want to create history.
"I want to win trophies, that's ultimately the biggest motivation for me. I feel like this is a perfect place for me to grow even further and to take my game to next level and help the team as well."
Isak touched on wanting to 'win trophies' as one of the reasons why he opted to join the Reds, despite scoring the winner at Wembley last season to help Newcastle secure the Carabao Cup, beating Liverpool.
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Isak added: "I feel like this is the next step for me in my career. I'm super happy that I've been given this chance. Very motivated to do something well with it.
"It's very difficult [playing at Anfield as an opponent]. I've had a little bit of success here, but not as a team. I think we [Newcastle] lost both games. So, it's a very difficult place to come to and to win, which I've felt, and the atmosphere is something extraordinary. So yeah, I'm excited to be a part of that."
Isak is currently on international duty and will hope to play a part in Liverpool's match against Burnley on September 14.