Liverpool Set to Trigger Dominik Szoboszlai’s Release Clause
Liverpool have informed RB Leipzig they will trigger the release clause in the contract of Hungary international Dominik Szoboszlai, with the deal now considered to be in an advanced stage. The 22-year-old midfielder has emerged as a surprise priority target for the Reds as their midfield rebuild continues.
Background on Szoboszlai
Szoboszlai has been with Leipzig since 2021, when he joined from sister club Salzburg. In 91 games for the German side, he has scored 20 goals and made 22 assists. He has been used in a variety of roles all across the midfield and in attack, even as a centre-forward, with his versatility a key asset.
Liverpool’s Negotiations with Leipzig
The Reds are expected to pay the €70 million (£60.1m) release clause in Szoboszlai’s contract with Leipzig. Meetings were held with Szoboszlai’s camp earlier in the week, with personal terms not due to be an issue.
Liverpool’s Midfield Rebuild
Szoboszlai’s arrival will follow that of Alexis Mac Allister earlier this summer, with the pair in line to take up the two advanced roles in Jurgen Klopp‘s new box midfield. It now looks increasingly of ‘when’ rather than ‘if’ this transfer is completed, and the likelihood is that the midfielder will be unveiled in the coming days.
Conclusion
Liverpool have moved quickly to secure the services of Dominik Szoboszlai, with the club now in advanced talks with RB Leipzig over triggering his release clause. The 22-year-old midfielder has been in impressive form since joining Leipzig from Salzburg in 2021, and his arrival will add further depth to Jurgen Klopp’s midfield options. The Reds are expected to pay the €70 million (£60.1m) release clause in Szoboszlai’s contract with Leipzig, and it now looks increasingly likely that he will be unveiled as a Liverpool player in the coming days.