Dominik Szoboszlai 'will leave' Liverpool if Real Madrid makes transfer move
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesDominik SzoboszlaiReal Madrid has been linked with a move to sign Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, whose national team manager recently claimed it was Szoboszlai's dream to play for Los BlancosDominik Szoboszlai has been linked with a move to Real Madrid(Image: 2026 Getty Images)Former Liverpool player Emile Heskey believes that Dominik Szoboszlai will leave the club if Real Madrid makes an offer to sign him this summer.The 25-year-old's current Liverpool contract is due to expire in 2028, and there have been suggestions recently that he could be on the move to Madrid in the next couple of years – particularly after recent comments made by Hungary boss Marco Rossi."Real Madrid has always been his (Szoboszlai's) dream," Rossi was quoted as saying by the Spanish outlet MARCA.The national team boss said that he knows that because of the "very close and direct relationship" that he has with Szoboszlai.READ MORE: Dermot Gallagher listens as Sky Sports star makes Liverpool-Forest VAR claimREAD MORE: Liverpool legend slams Arne Slot after what he saw against Nottingham Forest"I absolutely don't rule out the possibility of him staying at Liverpool and renewing his contract there, especially because he's highly valued within the club," Rossi added.Szoboszlai gave an update on where he stands in talks over a contract extension with Liverpool last month, with the Reds keen to tie him down to improved and longer terms."There is always progress, but no decision has been made, and I'll just keep on going every week, every training, giving my best for the team, for the fans," Szoboszlai said. "Let's see what is going to happen in the future.
There are always talks."You guys in the media make a lot for the (public) and you keep on going because that's your job. But there has been talks, but for sure not any decision has been made.Szoboszlai has been one of Liverpool's best players this season(Image: Getty Images)"Of course, I am happy here, but you know how football works and that is something everybody has to take into account."Szoboszlai has been as a crucial player for Liverpool this season, emerging as a real leader in Arne Slot's squad, but Heskey thinks he will want to move to the Bernabeu if the opportunity arises."Let's be honest with ourselves, everyone dreams of Real Madrid and Barcelona," Heskey said.
"At the end of the day, there's only two clubs in the world that would take a player from Manchester United, Liverpool or Arsenal at their prime and that is Real Madrid and Barcelona, so it happens. One good thing is if they do come sniffing, he's doing something well."Szoboszlai has appeared 36 times for Liverpool so far this season, registering 10 goals and seven assists in all competitions.Dominik SzoboszlaiLiverpool FC