Alexander Isak's career has been shaped by one thing - and it could be bad news for Liverpool

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Alexander Isak has got his way yet again(Image: Newcastle United via Getty Images)

If we've learned anything about Alexander Isak, it's that he typically gets what he wants.

The Swede's tenacity has once again been the key factor in shaping his career trajectory - with his imminent move to Anfield highlighting a recurring pattern: Isak's ability to manipulate situations to his advantage, whether through last-minute changes of heart, outright rejections, or strategic pressure on football clubs.

From his early days as a teenager rejecting Real Madrid, to his firm refusal to return to Borussia Dortmund, and his orchestrated departure from Real Sociedad, Isak has consistently come out on top in transfer battles, putting his personal goals ahead of contractual commitments or club loyalty.

Isak's journey of self-determination began at an early age.

Following his arrival at the Westfalenstadion, friction emerged with boss Thomas Tuchel, who professed to have no knowledge of the transfer, forcing Dortmund's leadership to issue a public apology.

Limited opportunities soon challenged Isak's determination - and following a loan stint at Willem II in Holland where he regained his goalscoring form, Isak pursued a permanent new beginning.

In 2019, Dortmund sold him to Real Sociedad for a modest £7.5m, but with a caveat: a £26m buy-back clause that afforded the Bundesliga powerhouse first option should Isak excel in La Liga.

And excel he did, developing into one of Europe's most clinical strikers with his technical brilliance and ruthless finishing ability in the box.

Isak dug his heels in at Real Sociedad, both in terms of refusing a return to Dortmund and later pushing for a move to Premier League(Image: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

In 2021, with Erling Haaland's exit on the horizon, Dortmund pursued a reunion with Isak, triggering interest in their former talent.

This incident demonstrated his increasing power; by remaining resolute, Isak not only secured his preferred surroundings but also compelled clubs to renegotiate according to his wishes, transforming a potential obligation into irrelevance.

Isak has been improving year-on-year at Newcastle(Image: Getty Images)

His spell at Sociedad was characterised by both quality and the potential for true greatness.

He's rejected the allure of Madrid, abandoned Dortmund's lifeline, and dictated terms to both Sociedad and Newcastle - all on his own conditions.

This switch to Liverpool isn't merely another transfer - it's the newest chapter in a career moulded by Isak's determination.