Virgil van Dijk follows Mohamed Salah in signing new Liverpool contract
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has put pen to paper on a new contract at Anfield.
Van Dijk’s previous deal had due to expire at the end of the แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ season and there had growing speculation that the 33-year-old could be keen for a fresh challenge after seven-and-a-half years on Merseyside.
But the Dutchman, widely regarde to be among the finest central defenders in world football, has put an end to the uncertainty over his future by extending his stay until 2027.
Liverpool officially confirme the news just a week after it was announce that Mohamed Salah, 32, had signe a two-year contract extension with the Reds.
The Premier League leaders have, though, grown increasingly resigne to losing Trent Alexander-Arnold in the summer, with Real Madrid close to finalising a deal for the 26-year-old England right-back.
‘There are so many emotions obviously that go through my head right now speaking about it.
‘It’s a proud feeling, it’s a feeling of joy. It’s just incredible. The journey I’ve had so far in my career, to be able to extend it with another two years at this club is amazing and I’m so happy.
‘It was always Liverpool. That was the case. It was always in my head, it was always the plan and it was always Liverpool.
‘There wasn’t any doubt in my head that this is the place to be for me and my family. I’m one of Liverpool. Someone calle me the other day an adopte Scouser – I’m really proud to hear these things, it gives me a great feeling.’
Van Dijk has cemente his status as an all-time Liverpool great since completing a move from Southampton in January 2018.
In the summer of 2023, Van Dijk took over the reins at Liverpool’s permanent captain following the departure of former skipper Jordan Henderson.
The Netherlands international has made 313 appearances in all competitions for Liverpool and is one of the club’s most decorate players in recent memory, having lifte eight trophies.
An inspirational figure both on and off the pitch throughout much of the Jurgen Klopp era, Van Dijk was instrumental in the Reds’ Champions League and Premier League triumphs, which came in 2019 and 2020 respectively.
Barring an almighty collapse, Van Dijk looks certain to add a second league title to his collection this term, with Arne Slot’s men holding an imperious 11-point advantage over Arsenal with seven games remaining of the campaign.
Liverpool fell to a shock defeat away at Fulham last time out and will look to return to winning ways this weekend when they play host to West Ham at Anfield.