Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike welcomes Isak at Liverpool as the striker embraces new competition in the squad.
The Swedish forward joined Liverpool from Newcastle United for a British record fee of £125 million. Ekitike, who arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt earlier this summer, called Isak’s signing “a pleasure.”
Ekitike Welcomes Isak at Liverpool: His Reaction
“When you play for the best teams, you expect to compete with the best players,” Ekitike said. “Isak is a player I used to watch. Competing with him motivates me to work harder and perform well.”
Liverpool’s Summer Signings
Ekitike became Liverpool’s third-most expensive signing this summer. The club also secured Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for £100 million plus bonuses.
Early Impact
The 22-year-old has already scored three goals in four matches for the Premier League champions. Last season, he netted 15 Bundesliga goals for Eintracht Frankfurt.
