Move regarding new deal lies with club but the midfielder wants to remain at Liverpool “in the long term”
Dominik Szoboszlai has said he remains “completely relaxed” about his contract situation at Liverpool despite ongoing negotiations over a new deal.
The midfielder, who is under contract until 2028, has been in talks with the club for several months without a breakthrough. Speaking after Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Everton, Szoboszlai said: “There has been no real progression, so I cannot say anything new about my contract situation.
“We have a lot of games to go and I am focusing on that. As you guys know, my contract ends in 2028, so I am ready to go every day, every week, and then let’s see.
“Of course I see myself here in the long term, but it is not really in my hands any more. I love being here. I love the fans. My family is happy.
“I’m completely relaxed. We have five games to go. Then I am going to rest – a big one, after my international break. Then we will see.”
Szoboszlai has been a key player this season under Arne Slot, contributing 12 goals and nine assists in all competitions.
Liverpool strengthened their push for Champions League qualification with the derby victory, moving seven points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea. Szoboszlai played a role in the winning goal, delivering the corner that led to Virgil van Dijk scoring in the 100th minute.
“It felt amazing,” Szoboszlai said. “We practised set-pieces yesterday. I just put it in the mix and hoped for Virgil and Ibou [Konate] to win it.
“To win a derby like this in the last second, we couldn’t ask for more. We are happy for each other but also for the fans because we know what it means for them.
“A win always changes the mood but we have to keep our feet on the floor and keep working hard. We have to keep fighting for the Champions League spots and there are hard games ahead of us.”
