Dominik Szoboszlai insists he is ‘completely relaxed’ about his Liverpool future.
Szoboszlai’s current deal at Anfield runs until summer 2028 but the midfielder has made no secret of a desire to extend his stay with the Premier League champions.
The Hungary international previously said that any decision over a new deal were ‘not in my hands’, leading to concerns about his long-term situation with the Reds.
But despite the lack of movement, Szoboszlai admitted after Sunday’s Merseyside derby win over Everton that his feelings for Arne Slot’s side remain unchanged.
He said: “As I said (a few weeks ago), there has been no real progression, so I cannot say anything new about my contract situation.
“We have a lot of games to go and I am focusing on that. As you guys maybe know, my contract ends in 2028.
“So I am ready to go every day, every week, and then let’s see.
“Of course I see myself here in the long term, but as I say, it is not really in my hands any more.
“I love being here, as I said many times; I love the fans and I really like to be here. My family is happy.
“I’m completely relaxed [about the situation]. We have five games to go. Then I am going to rest – a big one, after my international break. Then we will see.”
Szobozlai’s name was chanted by the travelling support after Liverpool claimed the first derby victory at Hill Dickinson Stadium to seal a double over their neighbours.
That show of adulation came just weeks after he had been at odds with fans over his reaction at the final whistle of their FA Cup quarter-final exit to Manchester City.
“It means a lot,” admitted Szoboszlai.
“Every time they chant my name, it means a lot. I think we made it clear what happened against Manchester City at the Etihad [Stadium].
“We have to find something else because they are chanting my name in a good way, I am maybe hearing the [pronunciation] of my name!
“But let’s see if they can find something else.”