Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has officially put pen to paper on a fresh two-year contract extension, committing his future to Anfield amid speculation of a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain. The Dutch defender, whose previous contract was set to expire at the end of the current season, has chosen loyalty over a lucrative exit, reinforcing his bond with the Merseyside club.
At 33, Van Dijk remains a defensive rock for Liverpool, having joined the club in January 2018 from Southampton for a record £75 million. Since then, he has played 314 matches and won every major club trophy, including the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, and two EFL Cups. His leadership on and off the pitch earned him the captain’s armband in 2023 following Jordan Henderson’s departure.
Speaking after the announcement, Van Dijk expressed deep pride in extending his stay at the club he now considers home. “It was always Liverpool. That was my mindset. It was always part of my plan to stay, and it was always Liverpool,” he said. “Someone called me an adopted Scouser the other day, and it made me really proud. It’s a special feeling to continue this journey for another two years.”
This announcement follows the recent contract renewal of Liverpool’s star forward Mohamed Salah, who also agreed to a two-year extension. With both senior players secured, new manager Arne Slot, also from the Netherlands, will now look to build a competitive squad around his experienced core in his debut season as Liverpool boss.
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