Liverpool's influential midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has publicly stated his intention to extend his stay at Anfield, revealing a heartfelt desire to commit his future to the Merseyside club. The Hungarian international, who has become a key figure in the team's setup, made his feelings clear in a recent interview, though he admitted that contract discussions have yet to advance significantly.
Szoboszlai's Open Affection for Liverpool
In a candid statement, Szoboszlai expressed his deep connection to Liverpool, saying, "I would love to" sign a new deal. He elaborated on his fondness for the city, the club, his teammates, the iconic Anfield stadium, and the passionate fanbase. "I like the city, I like the club, I like playing with these guys, I love Anfield, I love the fans," he remarked, adding a hopeful note about the future: "Let's see what the future holds. Let's see what happens, hopefully everyone will be happy at the end."
Contract Talks in Limbo
Despite his eagerness, Szoboszlai acknowledged that negotiations for a contract extension have stalled. His current agreement is set to expire in 2028, but Liverpool initiated talks early to secure the 25-year-old's services beyond that date. However, the player revealed, "It's not in my hands. There is no progression but if the right offer comes then let's see." This indicates that while both parties are open to a deal, the financial and logistical details remain unresolved.
Szoboszlai joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2023 for a transfer fee of £60 million, and his performances have made him a frontrunner for the club's player-of-the-year award. This season, he has contributed eight goals and seven assists, showcasing his versatility by appearing in multiple positions across the pitch.
A Drive for Continuous Improvement
Beyond contract matters, Szoboszlai emphasised his relentless ambition to improve. "I am the type of guy who it is never enough for me, I can always be better and better, so there is no limit up there," he stated. His goals include increasing his goal and assist tallies and winning as many trophies as possible with Liverpool. "That's my plan. That's how I grew up and that's how I want to keep going," he added, highlighting a mindset focused on sustained excellence.
Versatility and Positional Preferences
Recently, Szoboszlai filled in at right-back during Liverpool's 4-1 victory over Newcastle, a move necessitated by injuries to Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong. However, he was quick to clarify that this is not a role he sees himself in long-term. "Not long-term, not even medium-term in my head," he explained. "As I've said before I'm a midfielder and hopefully our right-back is going to come back from injury and I can get back in the middle."
He affirmed his willingness to adapt for the team's needs, saying, "But if the team needs me or the coach needs me there I will play and try to give my best." With players like Wataru Endo and Curtis Jones also available, Liverpool now has several options to cover the right-back position, allowing Szoboszlai to potentially return to his preferred midfield role.
As talks continue, fans and pundits alike will be watching closely to see if Liverpool can secure Szoboszlai's long-term future, given his clear commitment and impactful performances on the pitch.
