Virgil van Dijk in action for Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk in action for Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk’s contract has become one of the main talking points at Anfield this season. Liverpool are considering a new deal for their captain and want to keep him beyond the end of the campaign.
The 35-year-old signed a two-year contract in April 2025, which runs until June 2027. He has since played every minute of Liverpool’s Premier League campaign.
The club will begin a serious assessment of his situation as they move into 2027, with reports that head coach Andoni Iraola wants to keep him and that Liverpool would offer an extension until at least 2028.
Van Dijk said in September that no talks had taken place. Speaking to reporters again this week, he addressed the situation directly.
He was speaking after Sunday’s 3-1 win at Crystal Palace. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker had said he wants to stay at Liverpool, and Van Dijk was asked about his own future.
“He said that, did he?! I feel good but it’s not about me at the moment. Let’s see. I’m not in any panic whatsoever. I want to keep playing and continue what I’m doing.
“Let’s see what the season brings. I’ve had an amazing time already so far. If that will be extended, that’s the case.
“If not, then I will go somewhere else. There’s nothing to report at the moment but that doesn’t mean that there’s any stress or anything.”
Van Dijk did not rule out an extension. He also made clear he is ready to leave if Liverpool do not offer one.
Alisson, 34, is in the same contract position. He said his “will is to stay” and that his agent is talking with the club, although he has not held talks himself. Iraola has said he hopes the goalkeeper continues with the club for more time.
Van Dijk spoke while managing a fitness issue. He said he has had a minor problem for a couple of weeks.
The Dutch FA said he did not return fit from the Palace game and withdrew him from the Netherlands squad for their Nations League matches against Greece and Germany.
Liverpool are fourth in the Premier League with 18 points from 10 games, nine behind leaders Arsenal. The win at Palace followed defeats to Arsenal and Fenerbahce.
Liverpool return after the international break with Premier League games against Manchester United, Everton and Chelsea within four fixtures.
🚨 Breaking | Virgil van Dijk on his Liverpool future after Alisson said he wants to stay:
“He said that, did he?! I feel good but it’s not about me at the moment. Let’s see. I’m not in any panic whatsoever. I want to keep playing and continue what I’m doing.
“Let’s see what the season brings. I’ve had an amazing time already so far. If that will be extended, that’s the case.
“If not, then I will go somewhere else. There’s nothing to report at the moment but that doesn’t mean that there’s any stress or anything.” 🇳🇱
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— AS (@Anfield_Sector) November 10, 2026
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