Liverpool have confirmed Ryan Gravenberch has signed a new contract and another player’s future has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks
Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool(Image: Jacob King/PA Wire)
Liverpool have already made one important decision ahead of next season in handing Ryan Gravenberch a new contract. It was confirmed on Saturday that the midfielder had put pen to paper on a new deal that will run until the summer of 2032, having been rewarded for his impressive form at Anfield over the last two-and-a-half seasons.
“I felt directly the trust from the club, also from the manager,” Gravenberch told Liverpool’s official website. “The decision for me was easy to make. My family is also happy here. We are now here almost three years, so I know everything already. I’m happy that I’m here.
“For the short term, [my aim is to] end the season as good as possible. And for the long term: win many more trophies with Liverpool. I have a really nice relationship with [the fans]. Always when I do something good in the stadium I hear them singing my chant.
“I’m really grateful for the supporters because without them we would not be where we are now. In the future, we want to give them many more [trophies], so hopefully we can get that done.”
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Gravenberch has played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s midfield over the last 18 months, winning the Premier League’s Young Player of the Year award last season on the way to helping the Reds win the title.
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Another player has also been just as important to Liverpool during his time at the club, and could be next on the agenda to be awarded a new contract.
Dominik Szoboszlai’s future at Liverpool has been the subject of speculation over the last few months, particularly centred around whether or not a new contract will be agreed.
The Hungary international’s current contract is still set to run until the summer of 2028, but that has not stopped rumours that an extension could be on the cards – especially with rumoured interest from elsewhere following his impressive form.
Given that Szoboszlai has arguably been Liverpool’s best and most consistent player this season, and is likely to be the favourite to win the player of the year award at Anfield this term.
Arne Slot has started Szoboszlai in midfield, as a No.10, in the forward line and at right-back this season. That versatility has been vital to Liverpool maintaining their hopes of winning two trophies and qualifying for the Champions League.
Dominik Szoboszlai’s contract at Liverpool runs until 2028(Image: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)=)
It’s probably for this reason, combined with the contract uncertainty, that has seen Real Madrid tentatively linked with a move for Szoboszlai.
However, Szoboszlai’s agent, Matyas Esterhazy, was quick to dismiss the speculation.
“It’s completely normal for the public, when Dominik is performing like this, to talk about what’s next and if there’s something higher,” Esterhazy told Hungary news outlet NB1 last month.
“For us it’s not a topic. We are mid-season; he has a lot of work ahead of him in the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League. He has said many times how important this competition is for him.
“So at the moment to talk about what will happen in the summer in my opinion is not correct.
“Not to mention, Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world and Dominik is in a position within the team that has a lot of reserve, so we are not looking outside or elsewhere.”
Szoboszlai certainly deserves to be rewarded for his efforts and impact at Liverpool this term. Only time will tell if an extension will happen this season, or if the Reds will wait until later in the year to reach an agreement over fresh terms for the 25-year-old.
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