Despite having previously turned down a proposal, Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk is ready to pen a new contract at the Merseyside club.
According to a report from Football Insider, Virgil van Dijk is keen on extending his stay at Liverpool, and he is ready to sign a new deal despite rejecting an initial offer from the Reds. While there has been a lot of talk about his future, both parties are optimistic about reaching a common ground.
Van Dijk will go down as one of the best players to have played for the club. He was one of the best signings from Jurgen Klopp’s time at the club. The German manager forced the Reds to break the bank and sign the Dutch international at the start of 2018.
The 33-year-old has gone on to establish himself as one of the best defenders in the world. He has won all major titles at the club and is still going strong. While Virgil van Dijk was not at his best in the last few seasons, he seems to be on fire this season under Arne Slot.
Van Dijk will soon pen a new deal
Virgil van Dijk has started every Premier League and UEFA Champions League game in the ongoing campaign, and he is one of the major reasons why they sit at the top of the table in both competitions. While the Dutchman will turn 34 before the next campaign, the Reds still want him around for a few more years.
With his contract running out at the end of the season and the 33-year-old open to discussing a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs starting in January, the Reds are pushing hard to ensure they keep hold of their skipper.
Liverpool recently tabled an initial offer which was turned down by van Dijk. It did result in a lot of speculation, but it is believed that the stance is a part of standard negotiations. The Dutch international is very keen on signing a new contract. The player’s camp as well as people at the Merseyside club are very willing to find an agreement in the near future.