BREAKING: Liverpool activates release clause to secure RB Leipzig sensation Dominik Szoboszlai
In a stunning turn of events, Liverpool Football Club has successfully triggered the release clause to secure the services of RB Leipzig’s rising star, Dominik Szoboszlai. Speculations surrounding the 22-year-old’s potential move to Anfield have been circulating for several days, with negotiations initially deemed challenging. However, recent developments suggest a significant breakthrough in the deal.
Renowned football journalist David Ornstein, writing for The Athletic, had previously expressed doubts about the feasibility of the transfer. Nevertheless, it appears that Liverpool’s persistence has paid off. Reliable sources now confirm that the English club has formally activated Szoboszlai’s release clause, set at a hefty €70 million. Notably, this clause was set to expire automatically on June 30, adding urgency to Liverpool’s pursuit.
Leading Sky Germany reporter Philipp Hinze has corroborated the activation of the release clause, intensifying the growing anticipation surrounding Szoboszlai’s imminent move. The player himself has reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms with Liverpool, further solidifying the foundations of the transfer.
Acclaimed football journalist Fabrizio Romano took to Twitter to deliver the breaking news, writing: “Dominik Szoboszlai to Liverpool, here we go! Understand RB Leipzig are now informed that Liverpool have triggered the release clause. €70m deal done, to be signed soon. Personal terms agreed, Szobo’s ready for medical tests soon. Huge signing for LFC.”
Should the deal be finalized as expected, Szoboszlai will mark Liverpool’s second acquisition of the summer, following the earlier signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton. With a reported transfer fee of €70 million, the Hungarian talent would rank as the club’s fourth most expensive signing in history, trailing only Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker, and Darwin Nunez.
Furthermore, Szoboszlai’s arrival would make him the third Hungarian player to represent Liverpool in a competitive capacity, following in the footsteps of Adam Bogdan and Istvan Kozma. Known for his versatility as an attacking midfielder, capable of thriving in wide positions and as part of a front three, Szoboszlai has demonstrated remarkable consistency in the Bundesliga, notching 14 goal contributions in each of his last two seasons.
Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool’s esteemed manager, will undoubtedly relish the opportunity to integrate Szoboszlai into his squad. With the departure of midfield stalwarts such as James Milner, Arthur Melo, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, the arrival of this highly talented playmaker is a crucial step in reshaping the team’s midfield dynamics. Liverpool fans eagerly anticipate the Hungarian prodigy’s official unveiling as a Red, as he looks set to add another dimension to Klopp’s formidable side.