Welcome to Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp Excited to Unveil Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has welcomed the club’s second signing of the summer, describing the 22-year-old midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai as being part of the “present” and “future” of the club. Szoboszlai was unveiled as Liverpool’s new No. 8 on Sunday afternoon in news that was warmly received by supporters around the world.
Klopp Expresses Delight at Signing Szoboszlai
Klopp expressed his delight in the club’s ability to get the deal over the line and talked about the brief encounters the pair have had together during Szoboszlai’s time at RB Salzburg.
“The first thing for me to say is welcome to Liverpool, Dominik,” the boss told the club’s official website.
“I know how excited he is to be here with us, so it is important that he understands that we are all just as excited to have him.
“We already have a little knowledge of Dominik as an opponent because we had a couple of really tough games against Red Bull Salzburg when he was a player there and I think everyone who saw those fixtures will have realised that even at that stage he was a really interesting prospect.”
No Pressure on Szoboszlai Despite Hefty Price Tag
Klopp continued by insisting that there should be no pressure on the newcomer despite arriving with a fairly hefty price tag. The manager stressed that Szoboszlai is still a young player and that he must be given time to settle in to life in the Premier League and at Anfield.
“There is no pressure, though. Dominik is still a very young player,” he continued
“He has so much development ahead of him and this means it makes sense for us all to be patient and to give him the time and space to allow his talent to come through within our team.
“The good thing is we have supporters who understand this process.
“I know the fans are as excited as we are but I am also aware, because I have seen it many times already, that they will be a massive help to us in terms of creating the conditions that will allow Dominik to thrive.
Klopp Grateful for Club’s Contribution to Signing Szoboszlai
Klopp concluded by expressing his gratitude for everyone at the club who contributed to making the deal happen. He believes that Szoboszlai is a signing for both the present and future of Liverpool Football Club.
“Everything about this is good news and I am very grateful to everyone at the club who has contributed to making it happen,” Klopp said.
“This is a signing for our present and also for our future and the work that has gone into it could not be more appreciated.”
Conclusion
The signing of Dominik Szoboszlai is one that has been met with great enthusiasm by Liverpool supporters around the world. Jurgen Klopp has expressed his delight in getting the deal over the line and has urged patience with the young midfielder as he settles into life at Anfield. Klopp is grateful for everyone at the club who contributed to making the signing happen and believes that Szoboszlai is a signing for both the present and future of Liverpool Football Club.