The next captain at Anfield? Liverpool takes a bold step to extend Szoboszlai’s contract

Liverpool have signalled their intention to extend Dominik Szoboszlai’s contract even though the midfielder’s current deal runs until the summer of 2028. The club envisions a long-term leadership role for the Hungary captain, with formal talks expected to begin in the coming months and a target to reach an agreement within this season.

There is no doubt that the Hungarian player has been a great asset to Liverpool. Since 2023, Szoboszlai has played 101 competitive matches for Liverpool, scoring 16 goals and providing 16 assists – these figures confirm that he is one of the team’s most valuable and influential players.

Szoboszlai and his family are also happy

In March 2025, Szoboszlai married Borka Buzsik, a PR manager, in Budapest after a relationship that became public the previous year. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in August 2025. His celebrations on the pitch often reflect the joy he finds in his family life. Szoboszlai and Borka are reportedly very happy living in Liverpool, where he plays for the Premier League club, and he actively shares moments of his personal life through social media.

Why talk extension now?

Top clubs increasingly lock in core talent well before the final two years of a contract. Barcelona tied Pedri down to 2030 well ahead of expiry; Real Madrid extended Federico Valverde to 2027 early; and Lamine Yamal is another prime example — despite being far from the end of his term, he received a new deal with a pay rise. The logic is the same each time: protect asset value, stabilise wage structures, and reduce squad-planning risk.

Szoboszlai’s status and market value

Head coach Arne Slot has stressed that Liverpool are built around high-value players; if Szoboszlai were put on the market now, his price tag could approach £100 million. He is also among the youngest established starters in the group, which further boosts his long-term value to the club.

Role evolution and versatility

This season, Szoboszlai has also been deployed in new roles: Slot has adjusted positions to accommodate tactical needs and new arrivals — for example, with Florian Wirtz’s arrival (or a Wirtz-type creator) pushing others into different zones. Szoboszlai has excelled as either No. 8, in the right half-space, and deeper when required; recently he underlined that adaptability with key assists and a thunderous free-kick goal, showing he can deliver elite output virtually anywhere he’s asked to play.

Watch this: Have you seen this? Szoboszlai’s legendary free kick goal from every angle!

Captaincy pathway — in the long run

Inside the club, he’s viewed as a potential future leader. Virgil van Dijk is currently captain, with Andrew Robertson, Alisson Becker and Mohamed Salah as deputies. Several senior leaders are older and approach contract decision points within two years; a fresh deal could keep Szoboszlai at Anfield until 2030 (or beyond) and signal the long-term plan to build around him.

💣🇭🇺 EXCLUSIVE: Dominik Szoboszlai and #LFC in talks over contract extension. Current deal runs till 2028, 24y/o open to a new deal. Liverpool see him as vital and potential future captain. Szobo + family happy on Merseyside. Not advanced, but talks ongoing. W/ @KrrishFT. 🔴 pic.twitter.com/amWrp0ATo6

— Class Liverpool (@ClassLFC) September 21, 2025

Strategic lesson from the last summer

Liverpool want to avoid a repeat of a cycle in which multiple star contracts converge at once — as happened with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk and Salah. In the end, two stayed, while Alexander-Arnold left for Real Madrid on a free. Getting ahead of Szoboszlai’s timeline helps prevent similar pressure points.

Timing and process

Multi-year renewals take time and cover far more than salary figures. The current status: Liverpool have made their intent clear; face-to-face talks are expected soon, with the club’s aim to finalise an extension within this season.

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