Dominik Szoboszlai: Liverpool’s New No. 8
Liverpool have completed their second signing of the summer with the arrival of Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for £60 million. Szoboszlai’s agent Matyas Esterhazy has praised the manner in which the club handled the deal and discussed the significance of his client being handed Steven Gerrard’s old shirt number.
The Significance of the No. 8 Shirt
The No. 8 shirt is a significant one for Liverpool, having been worn by club icon Steven Gerrard during his 17-year career at Anfield. Szoboszlai’s agent Matyas Esterhazy has emphasised the importance of the Hungary captain being handed the shirt, saying: “I think there are many normal parents who wish their son to achieve similar success, and when Dominik is photographed wearing a Liverpool shirt, he doesn’t see the salary, but the road from Szekesfehervar to this point.”
Esterhazy also spoke of the respect with which Szoboszlai has been received and treated by the club, saying: “Dominik’s father, Zsolt Szoboszlai, and I are still at Liverpool’s training centre and it is incredible to feel the great respect with which Dominik has been received and treated.”
The No. 8 shirt was previously worn by Naby Keita, who made 129 appearances across a five-year Anfield spell significantly hampered by various injuries and has since returned to the Bundesliga with Werder Bremen on a free transfer.
Liverpool Fans Excited for Szoboszlai
Liverpool fans are excited to see the impact Szoboszlai can have after scoring 10 times and providing 13 assists for RB Leipzig last season. The Hungarian midfielder will be looking to make an impact at Anfield and prove himself worthy of the No. 8 shirt.
Conclusion
Dominik Szoboszlai’s arrival at Liverpool is an exciting one for fans of the club, and his agent Matyas Esterhazy has praised the manner in which the club handled the deal and discussed the significance of his client being handed Steven Gerrard’s old shirt number. Szoboszlai will be looking to make an impact at Anfield and prove himself worthy of the No. 8 shirt.