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Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool closing in on two of the most critical deals of the summer
TL;DR
Liverpool is in discussions to extend contracts for Dominik Szoboszlai and Ibrahima Konate, with their current deals expiring in 2028 and 2026, respectively.
Key points
- Liverpool negotiating contract extensions for Szoboszlai and Konate
- Szoboszlai's contract expires in 2028
- Konate's contract runs until 2026
- Confirmed by Fabrizio Romano
Liverpool
Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool closing in on two of the most critical deals of the summer
Liverpool remain in talks to secure contract extensions for both Dominik Szoboszlai and Ibrahima Konate, reports Fabrizio Romano.
The pair’s current terms are set to expire in the summers of 2028 and 2026, respectively.
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Talks with the Frenchman are understood to be in a more advanced stage than the Hungarian international.
Liverpool extending Konate and Szoboszlai is critical
Romano jumped on X (formerly Twitter) in the early hours of Tuesday morning to confirm that the Reds are ‘confident’ they’ll secure Konate on improved terms. Likewise, talks with Szoboszlai remain ongoing.
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While these two deals may not seem as critical as the need for the club to bolster the forward line this summer, it’s worth noting that securing both contracts would provide a great deal of reassurance.
With Jeremy Jacquet set to arrive this summer and Giovanni Leoni expected to return to team training around the end of April, Liverpool would have a full complement of centre-backs – assuming Konate stays put.
Q&A
What are the current contract expiration dates for Dominik Szoboszlai and Ibrahima Konate?
Dominik Szoboszlai's contract expires in 2028, while Ibrahima Konate's deal runs until 2026.
Who confirmed Liverpool's contract negotiations with Szoboszlai and Konate?
Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Liverpool is negotiating contract extensions for both players.
Why are the contract extensions for Szoboszlai and Konate considered critical for Liverpool?
The extensions are deemed critical as they secure key players for Liverpool's future, enhancing team stability and performance.
