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Virgil Van Dijk can be out of contract at Liverpool on the finish of the season.
The 33-year-old has simply 9 months left on his £220,000-per week deal and stays a candidate to go away Anfield within the coming home windows.
Van Dijk isn’t the necessary participant who’s dealing with free company with Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold additionally out of contract subsequent summer season.
Virgil Van Dijk tells pals he needs new Liverpool contract
Nonetheless, whereas there stays large uncertainty surrounding the futures of Salah and Alexander-Arnold, with the latter closely linked to Actual Madrid, there’s extra optimistic information to report on Van Dijk.
Based on a latest report from Soccer Insider, the Netherlands worldwide is eager to increase his keep on Merseyside and has advised pals he needs to signal a brand new deal.
The previous Southampton defender has made it recognized to these closest to him that he’s ‘anticipating optimistic talks to happen’ quickly.
Securing captain’s future could be large increase for Arne Slot
Regardless of turning 34 years previous subsequent summer season, Van Dijk stays a key participant for Arne Slot, who will know the affect his captain has on the remainder of the facet.
Rock stable on the again and one of many Reds’ most constant performers, Slot understands that Liverpool’s title aspirations, this season, and past, proceed to depend upon his backline, and Van Dijk in particuarl.
Since arriving at Anfield six years in the past, Van Dijk has lifted seven main trophies, together with the 2018-19 Champions League and 2019-20 Premier League.