Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai may stand on the brink of a huge opportunity, yet it seems he might not take it
Dominik Szoboszlai must make a difficult decision. One of the world’s top football teams, if not the very best, is keenly interested in the Hungarian national team’s captain and Liverpool’s key player, who helped lift last year’s Premier League trophy. However, it appears that not only Liverpool but Dominik Szoboszlai himself are leaning towards staying put. The new father, nevertheless, is unlikely to lose out—his salary could soon see a considerable boost.
A massive opportunity may await Dominik Szoboszlai
Following a disheartening 3-2 defeat on Sunday, Szoboszlai spoke to the press, looking visibly shaken. He gave terse answers, often just a simple ‘no,’ as though he didn’t want to elaborate further. On the dream of World Cup qualification slipping away in the final moments, he said the team owed a World Cup not just to their supporters but to themselves.
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Liverpool, the reigning Premier League winners, haven’t been shining this season either. The club has admitted there’s no chance of holding the trophy at Anfield this year. Yet, having become a fixture in the squad by his third season, Szoboszlai remains indispensable. According to footballinsider247.com, selling him isn’t even on the table. He is pivotal in both defence and attack and functions as a true playmaker.
Head coach Arne Slot estimates that Szoboszlai’s current market value sits at about HUF 38 billion. Spanish media sources suggest that Real Madrid shares that interest, with Xabi Alonso keen to reinforce their midfield with him. The 25-year-old’s season has been excellent: he’s played in every match and had a direct hand in seven goals, prized especially for his versatility.
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Szoboszlai feels at home and may earn a significant payrise
Reports suggest Dominik Szoboszlai is happy at Liverpool. Though his contract runs until 2028, he is set to receive a notable pay rise as a reward for his performances. Virgil van Dijk has even described him as a world-class player.
Bors reports that his weekly wage will jump from GBP 120,000 to GBP 200,000 —meaning he could earn roughly GBP 10 million annually, just in base salary. If this information is accurate, only Mohamed Salah (GBP 400,000/week), Virgil van Dijk (GBP 350,000/week), and Alexander Isak (GBP 280,000/week) will earn more at Liverpool.
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