Liverpool now have another £100m-calibre talent beyond new signings, claims Arne Slot
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has asserted that Dominik Szoboszlai, currently playing as a right back, is a £100 million-calibre talent, on par with the club’s recent record signings like Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, who both cost over £100 million each. Slot emphasized that if Liverpool were to sell Szoboszlai tomorrow, they would receive around £100 million for him, highlighting the Hungarian midfielder's immense value and importance to the squad.
Szoboszlai, signed by Jurgen Klopp in 2023 for £60 million, has developed into a key player admired for his energy and versatility, impressing Slot with his performances including a notable free-kick winner against Arsenal. Despite competition from new recruit Jeremie Frimpong and the recently recovered Conor Bradley, Szoboszlai has maintained his place in the starting XI, showcasing his adaptability by excelling out of position at right back.
Arne Slot, speaking ahead of Liverpool’s UEFA Champions League match against Atletico Madrid, reiterated that Liverpool’s squad already contained several players worth the kind of fees spent this summer, countering the narrative focused solely on recent high-profile transfers and the £450 million spend figure. He noted that Liverpool also generated more than £300 million in player sales, balancing their investment.
Slot defended the contributions of new signings like Florian Wirtz, who has struggled somewhat to adapt but remains a valuable asset. He linked the difficulty of recent matches to the challenge of facing defensively resolute teams in the Premier League and emphasized the strength of Liverpool’s existing squad alongside their new additions.
The valuation of Szoboszlai at £100 million, despite being younger and having a contract running for three more years, shows Liverpool’s confidence in their homegrown talent beyond marquee summer signings, underscoring the club's robust squad depth and strategic player valuation under Slot's management.
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