“Not Afraid or Interested” – Dominik Szoboszlai’s Agent Reacts to Florian Wirtz’s Move to Liverpool | OneFootball

Liverpool’s Depth Strengthens with Florian Wirtz Arrival Amid Szoboszlai Backing

Liverpool’s move to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer has drawn plenty of attention, not just for the size of the fee but for what it means in terms of squad dynamics. Questions quickly surfaced around Dominik Szoboszlai’s role in the team and whether the German playmaker’s arrival might push the Hungarian to the fringes. Szoboszlai’s agent, however, has dismissed any such notion, offering a composed yet confident response.

Speaking to M4 Sport, he said:

“I am neither afraid of this question nor interested in it.Dominik has been in an environment where competition is the norm since he was 16. I have never seen a Premier League-winning club that does not want to develop, that does not want to sign top players.I am sure that the two of them will be together on the pitch in some form.Of course, I do not have to put the team together, one of the best coaches in the world is sitting on the Liverpool bench, he has much more information than I do.I trust that Dominik will jump this step and will be increasingly successful with the constantly developing team.”

Szoboszlai, who made a significant impression last season under Arne Slot, remains an integral figure at Liverpool. His stamina, physicality and energy from midfield provided an important foundation for the club’s Premier League-winning campaign.

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Wirtz’s Role Under Slot

Florian Wirtz brings a different profile to Anfield. The 22-year-old is adept across multiple attacking roles, capable of playing centrally behind the striker, drifting wide to the left or even operating as a false nine. His tactical intelligence and final-third productivity made him a standout in the Bundesliga, and expectations are high that he can deliver at a similar level in England.

Slot’s Liverpool play a more fluid brand of football compared to recent years, making room for multiple creators in the XI. That flexibility should, in theory, allow both Wirtz and Szoboszlai to thrive together rather than compete directly for the same space.

No Fear, Only Ambition

It’s not unusual for elite clubs to carry two or more high-level players for similar positions. The mindset at Liverpool, particularly under Slot, is about squad synergy, not rivalry. Wirtz’s arrival signals ambition and depth, key components for a side hoping to challenge on multiple fronts next season.

Szoboszlai’s representative made that point clearly. The midfielder is not intimidated by the arrival of quality, he has grown used to battling for his place since adolescence. The focus remains on pushing the standards higher, something both players are equipped to do.

Eyes on Silverware Again

As Liverpool prepare for the new campaign, having already added Premier League silverware to Slot’s CV in his debut season, the attention now turns to consolidating that success. Wirtz will be expected to hit the ground running, but there’s room for patience too. Szoboszlai, meanwhile, will look to build on last season’s performances and prove again why he is trusted in this evolving side.

With two of Europe’s most exciting midfielders now working under one of the most progressive coaches in the game, the only certainty is that Liverpool’s midfield will be one of the most watched in Europe.