Liverpool Transfer News: Szoboszlai Agrees New Deal Amid Interest from Giants

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has reached an agreement in principle on a new long-term contract with the club, fending off interest from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, according to reports from CaughtOffside.[1][2][3]

Szoboszlai, who joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023 under Jurgen Klopp, has become a cornerstone of the team. In his debut season, he made 45 appearances and scored seven goals. Last season, under manager Arne Slot, he excelled with eight goals in 49 outings, contributing to Liverpool's Premier League title win—their 20th.[1]

This 2025-26 campaign, despite the team's dip in form, the 25-year-old Hungarian has been a standout performer. With 20 Premier League starts, he has netted two goals and provided one assist. FotMob rates him at 7.32 average, second among Liverpool players behind Ryan Gravenberch's 7.43.[1][2] His versatility shines through, deployed effectively in midfield, attack, and even right-back by Slot.[1][3]

Advanced stats underscore his elite status: over the last 365 days, Szoboszlai ranks in the 91st percentile for non-penalty xG (0.16 per 90), 95th for xAG (0.21), and 94th for shot-creating actions (4.38).[2] Liverpool, with his current deal running until 2028, moved swiftly to reward his consistency and secure him into his thirties amid rival interest.[1][3]

Bayern Munich eyed his fit in Vincent Kompany's fluid system, while Real Madrid sought midfield reinforcement post-Toni Kroos. A potential Madrid move would have been awkward due to Szoboszlai's public spat with Arda Guler during Hungary-Turkey clashes.[3] Instead, he commits to Anfield, joining ongoing talks for Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister.[2]

The 2023 signings of Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, and Gravenberch—overseen by director Jorg Schmadtke—transformed Liverpool's midfield, propelling their success.[2] This renewal signals stability as the Reds eye January targets like a right-wing specialist.[4]

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