Alexander Isak to Liverpool: Why Swedish striker is worth British record £125m transfer fee

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31 August 2025

Liverpool completed one of the biggest transfers in British football history by signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a record £125 million. Following summer arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Giorgi Mamardashvili and other reinforcements, Isak represents another statement from the defending champions.

More than just goals

Isak scored 52 goals for Newcastle in all competitions over the past two seasons, including 44 in the Premier League. Only Erling Haaland (49) and Mohamed Salah (47) scored more in the last two seasons, with the Swede playing six games fewer than his new teammate.

What makes Isak exceptional isn't just productivity, but versatility. In December 2024, he not only led the Premier League in goals scored (8) but also created the most chances from open play (19). His 1.33 chances created per 90 minutes last season represents his career high.

Perfect profile of modern striker

The 26-year-old Swedish international averaged 36.8 touches per 90 minutes in the 2024-25 season, more than Darwin Núñez (33.2) or Erling Haaland (22.9). His involvement in play and ability to create makes him the ideal striker for Arne Slot's system.

Isak also won possession in the final third 0.6 times per 90 minutes, same as Salah and Cody Gakpo. His movement off the ball is exceptional - he made 287 runs in behind (49 ending in the box), with only Salah (389) among current Liverpool players recording more.

Guaranteed productivity

Isak became only the third Newcastle player to score 10+ goals both home and away in a single Premier League season since Andrew Cole and Alan Shearer. He reached his 50th league goal in just 76 appearances - only six players achieved this faster.

His non-penalty shot conversion rate of 26.4% from 95 attempts exceeded both Haaland (21.6%) and Salah (21.1%). In calendar year 2024, he scored 25 league goals, the most for Newcastle since Shearer's 27 in 2002.

Strategic investment in the future

The transfer represents preparation for the post-Salah era. While the Egyptian winger signed a two-year contract, at 33 he's approaching the end of his career. Isak alongside Wirtz (22), Ekitiké (23) and other young attackers forms the foundation for the next decade of success.

Liverpool now possess an attack capable of playing more than 60 games across all competitions with ambitions to win every possible trophy this season.

Thanks to Stats Perform for the data

More information:24live.com

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