Liverpool have completed the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for £60 million, with the midfielder signing a five-year contract until 2028.

Newcastle had also been interested in the 22-year-old midfielder, but once Szoboszlai made clear his desire to move to Anfield, it removed all other interested parties from the equation.

There was a breakthrough in negotiations on Friday as Liverpool agreed to trigger his £60 million release clause.

Szoboszlai underwent a medical on Merseyside on Saturday and Sunday.

Subject to a work permit, he will become Liverpool’s second signing of the summer after the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton for an initial £35 million.

Like Mac Allister, Liverpool are understood to see Szoboszlai as a multi-functional midfielder who offers tactical flexibility due to his ability to play in different roles and systems.

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The club’s manager, Jurgen Klopp, believes Szoboszlai is capable of playing as a number 8 or a number 10, while he can also operate in both wide positions.

There is a clear appreciation at Anfield for Szoboszlai’s talent and attitude as well as the Hungarian’s comfort in playing across the midfield. His impressive chance-creation metrics and ball-carrying ability also fit the profile Liverpool are after.

The club explored multiple options as they look to enhance the technical quality, dynamism, and depth in midfield.

Liverpool considered Szoboszlai a more viable option to Mason Mount, who will have a medical with Manchester United early next week, due to his comparative value, age, and versatility.

Liverpool also considered the deal for Szoboszlai to be more straightforward to complete given the release clause.

The Star