Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new five-year deal

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I'm never happy," said Szoboszlai. I want to be an example also for everyone, as much as I can."When I signed, I said I want to win everything.

I'm ready to go for it."The Hungary international, who had two years left on his previous deal, has ended speculation surrounding his future after months of negotiations between his camp and Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes. The new deal will see him commit his future to Liverpool to 2031, with both club and player believing that Szoboszlai's best years are still ahead of him.In February, Mohamed Salah, who left Liverpool at the end of the season, described Szoboszlai as "one of the best players in the world".With Andy Robertson leaving Anfield this summer, Liverpool need to appoint a new vice-captain and, now his future is resolved, Szoboszlai will be a strong contender to take up that role.

He captains his national side.Szoboszlai returned to Merseyside on Tuesday for pre-season training and will be part of Liverpool's touring party when they travel to the United States for their pre-season tour next week.For all the talk about new signings - of which Liverpool will certainly make more this transfer window - Szoboszlai's new contract will be one of the most important deals in Andoni Iraola's first summer at Anfield.Szoboszlai is a brilliant footballer and Liverpool see him as a future leader. "There is still a step to make in terms of leadership, being vocal and a voice in the dressing room if I compare him to Virgil."Go back to 2023 when Szoboszlai signed for Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp.