As reported by the Mirror, Virgil van Dijk is eager to signal a brand new contract with Liverpool.
The 33-year-old captain at each Liverpool and Netherlands is likely one of the three Reds stars whose contracts have 9 months left to run, along with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Fairly other than the shortage of any switch exercise this summer time, the truth that the Merseyside membership has allowed these gamers’ offers to return so near their expiration dates has raised eyebrows.
However it appears Liverpool have taken a “higher late than by no means” perspective on this matter, with latest stories claiming they’re set to open talks with Salah over a brand new deal. It’s understood that the Egyptian winger would favor staying to leaving, and now it appears the identical goes for Van Dijk.
Following Netherlands exit from the Euros this yr by the hands of England within the semifinals, the skilled defender spoke about his future being unsure after the departure of Jurgen Klopp from the Anfield dugout, and hinted at a risk of retirement from worldwide soccer as effectively.
Nevertheless, having settled down and fitted straight into the plans of latest Liverpool coach Arne Slot, he’s now eager to guide his nation on the 2026 World Cup, and he must be taking part in on the highest membership stage for that to occur. Due to this fact, signing a brand new contract at Liverpool, the place he’s made 273 aggressive appearances, is sensible.
