Dominik Szoboszlai admits Liverpool’s future is out of his hands amid stalled contract talks
Dominik Szoboszlai has admitted that his future at Liverpool is no longer in his hands after confirming that there is no progress in contract extension talks with the club.
Despite being the star of Arne Slot’s side this season, the Hungarian captain’s latest update has sparked concern among the Anfield faithful over his long-term stay on Merseyside.
Dominik Szoboszlai: Liverpool’s future is out of my hands
Speaking after Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday, in which he was forced into an emergency role at right-back, Szoboszlai was open about the lack of movement on a new deal.
He said (via The Athletic):
“There’s nothing right now, to be honest. Nothing, from now on… it’s not in my hands.”
“It works like this. If you would like to stay, then to be honest it’s not…. there is no progress but if the right offer comes let’s see.”
While his current contract expires in 2028, the club reportedly began talks earlier this season to reward his form.
However, Szoboszlai’s admission that the situation is “not for me” suggests the end of negotiations between his representatives and sporting director Richard Hughes.
“Right now I’m doing my job on the field, we’ll see in the future.
“I love the city, I love the club, I love playing with these guys. I love Anfield, I love the fans, let’s see what the future holds. It’s not for me. I would like (to stay).”
The 25-year-old has attracted interest from Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Szoboszlai has been Liverpool’s best player this season
The timing of the contract is particularly worrying given that Szoboszlai has been Liverpool’s best player this campaign.
He has been a consistent player for the team and has registered eight goals and seven assists in 33 games in all competitions.
His importance was on full display against Newcastle, where he filled in the defense due to injuries to Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley.
Statistically, he leads the Premier League in shots from outside the box (34), underscoring his role as the main attacking threat.
He has also shown incredible versatility, having played six different positions so far.
| Position | Applications | Goals | It helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attacking Midfield | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Right Wing | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Central Midfield | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Right Back | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive Midfield | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Right Midfield | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 8 | 7 |
Dominik Szoboszlai’s stats for 2025/26 in various positions via Transfermarkt
With Liverpool currently competing for the Premier League and Champions League titles, losing the powerful “number eight” would be a disaster for the job under Arne Slot.
Richard Hughes has been criticized for mishandling recent transfers
Uncertainty over Szoboszlai adds to the growing pressure on sporting director Richard Hughes, who has come under heavy fire for failed negotiations.
Fans have been left devastated after Liverpool famously missed out on defensive star Marc Guehi in the summer of 2025.
Although a deal was reportedly agreed, Hughes has been accused of leaving the deal late, allowing Crystal Palace to pull the plug. To make matters worse, Guehi joined rivals Manchester City a few weeks ago in a cut-price January deal.
And now it seems that Lutsharel Geertruida’s movement has also collapsed.
Although personal terms have been agreed with the RB Leipzig man (currently on loan at Sunderland), it is now being reported that the deal is unlikely to go through.
This and the failure of contract negotiations with Szoboszlai and Konate have left fans frustrated.
