Szobozslai signed a five-year contract on Sunday, formally concluding his £60 million transfer from RB Leipzig.
Dominik Szoboszlai has disclosed that after completing his transfer to Liverpool on Sunday, he contacted Manchester City striker Erling Haaland for assistance.
Before reporting to the AXA Training Center on July 11 for preseason training with his new club, the £60 million signing has also described his hectic off-the-field agenda.
Szobozslai formally signed a five-year deal with the club on Sunday after passing a medical at the Reds’ Kirkby headquarters, becoming the club’s second summer acquisition.
After speaking with the player’s agents at the beginning of last week, Liverpool moved fast to finalize the agreement with RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old’s £60 million release clause was activated by the Reds on Friday, and he was flown into Merseyside on Saturday afternoon.
During their time at Red Bull Salzburg, Szoboszlai and City striker Haaland grew close, and after speaking with the Norwegian forward, the new No. 8 believes it is feasible that they may someday live next to one another in the north-west.
Szoboszlai told the Hungarian newspaper Nemzeti Sport, “We’ve chatted. “Erling Haaland has offered real estate advice as well, and it’s possible that we’ll end up living next to one other.
He told me that a few players reside halfway between Manchester and Liverpool in a peaceful neighborhood where privacy can be maintained. I’m very curious about what he was referring to, so on Monday I’ll find out.
And of course, playing against each other will be a fantastic experience, friendship aside during the Liverpool-Manchester City games. “.
Szoboszlai added: “I’ve spoken to him before and he knows what our relationship is like. I also sought the advice of former Liverpool goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, who I played with at Leipzig. He was there in Leipzig when I arrived, and once I joined the team as a player, I knew I could rely on his support.
“He was a very good teammate of mine, and I hope he recovered from his injury in time for the upcoming Champions League match between Liverpool and RB Leipzig, where he will have another chance to try to stop my free-kick!
“On Monday, I have some training to complete, paperwork to complete, and then I’ll look at some potential homes where I’d like to live. Then I have to travel to Leipzig, pack up my belongings, say goodbye to my old team, and express my gratitude to everyone for their love, support, and encouragement before traveling to Budapest. However, I won’t leave Liverpool until at least the 10th because I’ll start training for my new team on the 11th. “.
Following the early-June addition of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and Hove Albion, Szoboszlai’s arrival has brought Liverpool’s spending to £95m thus far. The Hungarian says he is not looking to put too much pressure on himself just yet as he prepares for life at his new club.
I don’t want to look too far,” he said. “I’m attempting to take things step by step, but I definitely need some time to adjust to the Premier League’s rhythm, Liverpool’s style of play, and Jurgen Klopp’s ideas.
The chance to play is, as always, the most crucial factor, and if I get that chance, I will undoubtedly want to score as many goals as I can, provide assists, and gain the support of my teammates and the crowd. I hope to earn their unwavering trust, which they constantly extend to me in Liverpool. “.