Liverpool, Sept. 2 -- Sweden striker Alexander Isak explained the motive behind his decision to join Liverpool, who broke the bank and shelled out a record transfer fee to sign him from Newcastle United.

On the final day of the transfer window, Liverpool eventually got the target that they desired and brought in Isak for a British record fee of £125m. He arrived in the Premier League from the Spanish club Real Sociedad in the summer of 2022.

After joining Newcastle, Isak grew in stature and established himself as one of the league's most prolific strikers. He racked up 62 goals in 109 appearances for the Magpies at St. James' Park. There were speculations that the move would fall apart, considering the duration and the associated c...