The Reds captain signed a contract extension until 2027 this summer.
Virgil van Dijk put pen to paper on a new deal during Liverpool’s history making 2024/25 season.
A significant pay rise on his current deal, but given the fact that he is one of, if not the most important player in Liverpool’s ranks, the increase was more than justified.
The deal extended his stay at Anfield by two years, and it remains to be seen whether he signs another extension, or even goes on to retire, as the Dutchman will be 36 upon the expiry of his current deal.
Virgil van Dijk is one of the best centre-backs on the planet and has been a revelation for Liverpool ever since he moved from Southampton for a then club-record fee in the winter of 2018.
He became Liverpool’s captain when Jordan Henderson departed for Saudi Pro league side Al-Ettifaq and became the first Dutch captain to ever lift the Premier League title when he raised the trophy aloft in May.
With the defender now in his mid-thirties, the inevitable questions about his future have come up again.
In a recent interview with Vogue, Virgil van Dijk refused to rule out a potential career change once he exits Liverpool.
Van Dijk is a big fan of fashion and is keen to attend fashion shows eventually.
When quizzed on the possibility of hanging up his boots for a walk down the runway, van Dijk scoffed, but with a slow smile, said: “I mean…. Never say never.”
This is all talk about something far in the future, but it is interesting to get to know player’s hobbies, and fashion is certainly one of Virgil van Dijk’s.
The immediate focus however is on what was a stellar performance from the defender during Liverpool’s most recent Premier League outing where they held league leaders Arsenal to a goalless draw at the Emirates.
Reflecting on the game, van Dijk said:
“There is an opportunity every three or four days You want to go out there and enjoy yourself, but also to show your quality with every moment that you have.”
“There was a lot of noise around the game and a lot of talk around this game, and we managed everything pretty well and we had the biggest chance in the wend with the ball on the crossbar.”
“Listen, we have had very good performances throughout the season but not for ninety minutes.”
“The only thing we can do is try and get it back and every three of four days we have an opportunity to do that. But we also need consistency in no injuries and that is unfortunately part of the game, and we are dealing with that as well.”
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