Liverpool’s newest signing Dominik Szoboszlai consulted Manchester City striker Erling Haaland before the midfielder completed his move to Anfield from RB Leipzig

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Dominik Szoboszlai spoke to Erling Haaland before his move to Anfield (Image: 2023 Liverpool FC)

Liverpool’s latest recruit Dominik Szoboszlai sought advice from Erling Haaland before making his move to England, with the two players potentially ending up as neighbours.

Completing a £60million transfer from RB Leipzig to Anfield, Szoboszlai has penned a five-year deal with the Reds after they activated his release clause. Jurgen Klopp continues to reinforce Liverpool’s midfield and the addition of the highly-regarded Hungarian takes the club’s summer spending to approximately £100m after the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton.

Having previously played for both Leipzig and Salzburg within the Red Bull system, Szoboszlai had the opportunity to interact with Haaland, who plays for Manchester City. The Norwegian striker shared his insights on where to live in England even though the players are set to become rivals on the pitch.

In an interview with Nemzeti Sport (via the Mirror), Szoboszlai said: “We’ve talked, so much so that Erling Haaland has also advised on finding real estate, and it could very well be that we become neighbours. I learned from him that several players live halfway between Manchester and Liverpool in a quiet area where privacy can be preserved, and on Monday I will see what he was talking about.

“I am very curious. And of course, putting our friendship aside during the Liverpool-Manchester City matches, it will surely be a fantastic experience to play against each other.”

Szoboszlai also consulted Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, who previously had a stint at Anfield before flourishing in Germany. “I’ve spoken to him before, and he knows what our relationship is like,” said Szoboszlai.

New Liverpool signing Dominik Szoboszlai consulted Erling Haaland before making the move (Image: 2023 Liverpool FC)

“He was there in Leipzig when I got there, I became a player for the club, and I could count on his support from the very first moment. He was a very good teammate of mine, and I hope he gets over his injury and there will be another Champions League match between Liverpool and RB Leipzig where he can try to save my free-kick!”

Szoboszlai added: “I’ll do some training on Monday, I have some paperwork to do, and then look at some potential properties where I’d like to live.

Erling Haaland messaged the new Liverpool recruit (Image: Getty Images)

“Then I have to go to Leipzig, pack up my stuff, say goodbye to my former club, thank everyone for their support, love, and encouragement and then to Budapest. But on the 10th at the latest, I will be back in Liverpool because on the 11th, I will be training for my new team.”

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