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Liverpool and Dominik Szoboszlai close to long-term contract extension

Liverpool have reached an outline agreement to extend the contract of Hungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai.

Liverpool are closing in on a new long-term contract for Dominik Szoboszlai. Reports indicate an outline agreement is in place following months of negotiations between the club's sporting director Richard Hughes and the representatives of the 25-year-old Hungarian international.

Although the playmaker is currently under contract for another two years, the club has made securing his future a top priority following his consistent displays. Since his 60 million pound move from RB Leipzig in 2023, Szoboszlai has become a cornerstone of the squad. Last season, he achieved a rare milestone for a Liverpool midfielder, reaching double figures in both goals and assists, a feat not seen at the club since Steven Gerrard in 2013-14.

I see myself here in the long term. I love being here. I love the fans. My family is happy. Dominik Szoboszlai

The agreement effectively settles speculation regarding his future and provides a significant boost for new head coach Andoni Iraola. Szoboszlai’s versatility, having played across midfield, on the wing, and even at right-back, makes him an essential piece for the new management’s system.

With the deal nearing completion, the focus shifts to the upcoming pre-season. Szoboszlai is expected to join the squad for their tour of the United States, allowing him to fully integrate into Iraola's tactics as the team prepares for the new campaign.

Prepared by TheGoalStorm based on reporting by goal.com