Hugo Ekitike breaks silence on Liverpool signing Alexander Isak

Hugo Ekitike has finally shared his thoughts on Liverpool’s decision to sign Alexander Isak during the summer deadline day.

Ekitike arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt in July for a fee of around £90million, and has made a fine start to life at the club with three goals in five games. However, he’s set to face a stiff competition from Isak who arrived from Newcastle for a British record transfer deal worth £125m.

The Frenchman will see his central starting berth immediately under threat by Isak, who was arguably the most impressive striker in England over the past two seasons.

Alexander Isak signs for Liverpool FC at AXA Training Centre on September 01, 2025 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Nikki Dyer – LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Asked what he thinks about the signing, Ekitike welcomed Isak at Liverpool, insists the challenge of competing for a starting berth is exciting and is only a problem for manager Arne Slot.

“When you play for the best teams, you inevitably expect to be competing with the best players,” Ekitike said.

“Isak is a player I used to watch, so seeing him arrive is a pleasure.

“It’s going to be tough competition, but I’m going to work hard to be good and perform well so that it’s just the coach’s problem.”

Liverpool are back in action this weekend at home to Burnley, and Ekitike is expected to keep his place in the line-up. Isak is lacking match fitness after a summer on strike, and was left on the bench for Sweden’s World Cup qualifying game in Slovenia on Friday.

Sweden face Kosovo on Monday evening in their second of two games across the international break.

Isak has 16 goals in 52 games for Sweden since making his debut at age 17. He is likely to add to his appearance on Monday and hopefully, add to his goals.