TA: Liverpool are in detailed discussions with Szoboszlai to renew his contract; he may become captain in the future

Hupu News on November 6th The AthleticUK Liverpool team wrote Szoboszlai’s column with the team’s reporter team.

Few doubt that Szoboszlai is allowing himself to be distracted, although his outstanding performances have inevitably raised questions about whether Liverpool will renew his contract - which expires in June 2028.

Currently, Liverpool is conducting preliminary negotiations on Szoboszlai's new contract, but club sources downplayed the possibility that the two parties are about to reach an agreement.

His midfield teammate Ryan Gravenberch's contract will also expire in 2028. Given his excellent form, he has every reason to strive for a better contract.

Considering Szoboszlai's performance this season, it would not be surprising that Liverpool would consider making Van Dijk the captain if he leaves the team when his contract expires at the end of next season. By then, the Dutch defender will be 36 years old.

Szoboszlai's status in the team makes him an obvious choice to captain, especially with the contracts of Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate expiring next June, and Alisson and Mohamed Salah's contracts expiring in the summer of 2027.

If most or even all of them leave the team, he will become one of the oldest players in Liverpool's current lineup.

Szoboszlai is better at leading the team with actual actions rather than motivating his teammates with words, but he knows the meaning of leading the team forward. In 2022, at the age of 22, he was appointed the youngest captain in Hungarian history.

Of course, there is still a long way to go before a final decision is made, but Liverpool have always prided themselves on being able to successfully plan and prepare for the future.

During Slott's coaching period, Anfield did not have a player leadership group like it did during Klopp's coaching period. At that time, Van Dijk firmly occupied the position of team leader and Robertson was his vice-captain. But since joining from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023, Szoboszlai has established himself as the main player, and now he feels ready to take on more responsibilities.

He recently gave birth to his son, settled down with his family in Liverpool, and believes that he will stay in Liverpool for a long time. He loves Anfield, cherishes his connection with the fans and is grateful for their support.

"It can be said that this is the happiest time of my career so far, both on and off the pitch," he said in an interview with Liverpool's official website in the summer. "I feel that I have found the most suitable person around me, not only within the football circle, but also outside the football circle."

The ability to control critical moments and recover quickly from adversity is the key to distinguishing Anfield's winners from losers. Szoboszlai already has a Premier League winners' medal and is keen to add another to his medal collection.

He and Salah have a close relationship. It is obvious that both of them are eager to play and fight for every minute of playing time to prove their strength.

One of the most memorable images from last season was of Szoboszlai lying face down on the turf after a game against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in February. In that game where Liverpool defeated Manchester City 2-0, he tried his best and was eventually awarded the best player of the match.

This is also the first time in nearly ten years that Liverpool has won the league title at the Etihad Stadium. As he stood up, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola stepped forward to shake his hand and express his appreciation.

Hard-working midfielders rarely get the recognition they deserve from fans, who usually pay more attention to the goal scorers. It wasn't until City's collapse last season after Rodri's long-term injury injury that the Spanish player really started to receive the praise he deserved.

Declan Rice may be able to continue his excellent early-season form at Arsenal and get recognition for it, but he may never be regarded as the team's star player.

However, Szoboszlai is now getting the praise he deserves from the fans who watch Liverpool every week.

He needs to seize more excellent opportunities, but although his scoring efficiency is not high, he has shown comprehensive dominance in the midfield.

He has been Liverpool's best player so far this season, but it feels like his Anfield journey has only just begun.