Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai should not leave for Real Madrid in 2026, according to a Hungarian pundit, who has argued why the star should stay at Anfield and turn down a potential move to Estadio Bernabeu.
Szoboszlai has been a major success story for Liverpool since his €70million (£61m, $81.5m) move from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2025. The dynamic midfielder is one of the first names on the Liverpool teamsheet when fit and available and has already made 121 appearances for the Reds so far in his career, scoring 20 goals and giving 19 assists in the process.
The 25-year-old midfielder is under contract at the defending Premier League champions until the summer of 2028, but, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano in November, Liverpool are working on a new deal for Szoboszlai.
This came after the Hungarian media reported interest in Szoboszlai from Real Madrid, with Manchester City also said to have been impressed with the midfielder.
Former Hungary international central defender Vilmos Sebok, though, believes that Szoboszlai should not swap Liverpool for Madrid.
Sebok told Blikk about Szoboszlai: “I don’t think Dominik should think about a move.
“He has earned himself huge recognition at Liverpool in a very short time. We can safely say that he is one of the most decisive players, on the other hand, if he goes to Real Madrid.
Szoboszlai has previously been urged to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid
While Sebok believes that Szoboszlai should stay at Liverpool and not join Madrid, the Hungary international midfielder has previously been advised to swap Anfield for Estadio Bernabeu.
In November 2025, former Hungary international midfielder Peter Halmosi, who played for Plymouth Argyle and Hull City in England, said that Szoboszlai should consider leaving Liverpool for Madrid if he gets the chance.
“Of course, who wouldn’t want to play for Real Madrid? It would be a step up, but if there is no offer of this calibre, I don’t think it should be considered.
“If Real wants him, that offer should be accepted, at least I would definitely do so.
“Not because of Liverpool’s poor performance, but because Madrid is the highest level, that’s the top.
Transfer Situation Details
Player: Dominik Szoboszlai, a dynamic midfielder who joined Liverpool for €70 million in the summer of 2025 from RB Leipzig.
Real Madrid Interest: The Spanish giants have shown interest in the Hungarian international as part of a potential future midfield overhaul.
Liverpool’s Stance: Liverpool considers Szoboszlai a “decisive player” and a key part of their long-term plans. The club is reportedly working on a new contract for him to ward off interest.