Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new five-year deal

What the report says

Nile Post, carrying a BBC Sport report, says Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has agreed a new five-year contract at Anfield, committing his future to the club until 2031. The Hungary international joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2023 in a £60m move and, according to the report, had two years remaining on his previous agreement before the new deal was completed this week.

The report describes Szoboszlai as Liverpool’s outstanding performer last season, with 13 goals and 12 assists, and says months of discussions between his representatives and Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes were resolved after talks advanced in recent weeks. Szoboszlai is presented as ambitious about competing for major honours, including domestic trophies and the Champions League.

Nile Post reports that Liverpool view the 25-year-old as an important long-term figure and possible future leader. With Andy Robertson said in the article to be leaving this summer, the midfielder is identified as a potential contender for the vice-captaincy, helped by his existing role as captain of Hungary. The report also notes praise from senior figures, including former head coach Arne Slot, who saw leadership potential while saying Szoboszlai still had room to develop that side of his game.

The deal matters because the article frames it as a significant retention move during a period of squad change at Liverpool. It says Szoboszlai has returned to Merseyside for pre-season and is expected to join the club’s United States tour, giving new head coach Andoni Iraola a key player secured for the long term.