Dominik Szoboszlai Commits to Liverpool Until 2031

Dominik Szoboszlai has tied his future to Liverpool, signing a new five-year contract that runs until 2031 and plants him firmly at the heart of the club’s next cycle.

The 25-year-old arrived from RB Leipzig for £60m in 2023 with a big fee and bigger expectations. A year on, he looks underpriced. Szoboszlai was Liverpool’s standout performer last season, driving their midfield with a blend of power and precision that yielded 13 goals and 12 assists in all competitions.

He is not satisfied. Not even close.

"There's always more to come. I'm never happy," he said after signing. "I want to set the example. I want to be an example also for everyone, as much as I can."

Those words fit the way he plays. Relentless pressing. Demanding the ball in tight spaces. Shooting when others hesitate. The contract simply underlines what his performances have already suggested: this is a player Liverpool intend to build around.

A Statement Deal After Months of Noise

Szoboszlai still had two years left on his original deal, but his form and growing status inevitably sparked talk around his future. That noise is now over.

Months of negotiations between his camp and Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes have ended with a long-term agreement, accelerated by a decisive push in recent weeks and formally signed this week. Both sides see the same picture: his best years are in front of him, and they want those years to unfold at Anfield.

When he first walked through the door last summer, Szoboszlai made his ambition clear. It has not softened.

"When I signed, I said I want to win everything. That didn't change for a little moment either. It stayed the same.

"I want to win everything that is possible in this country, also let's say the Champions League. I'm ready to go for it."

The message is blunt. He is not here for incremental progress or gentle rebuilds. He is here to chase trophies, all of them.

From New Arrival to Standard-Setter

Liverpool’s dressing room is changing. Mohamed Salah has departed. Andy Robertson is leaving this summer. Senior voices are moving on, and the hierarchy inside the squad is being reshaped in real time.

In February, before he left, Salah gave as clear an endorsement as any teammate could: he called Szoboszlai "one of the best players in the world". That sort of praise does not come cheaply from a player of Salah’s stature, and it captured how quickly the Hungarian had earned respect.

Now, with Robertson gone, Liverpool must appoint a new vice-captain. Szoboszlai, already captain of Hungary, will be a powerful candidate. He has the profile, the minutes, and the mentality. Crucially, he now has the contract to match.

The extension does more than secure a key asset. It signals where Liverpool see their future leadership coming from: a midfielder in his mid-20s, entering his prime, unafraid to talk openly about winning everything.

The club has locked in its standard-bearer. The question now is simple: how far can he drag Liverpool with him?