Virgil van Dijk was seen in conversation with PSG officials after the Reds' defeat
The latest footage further added fuel to speculations about his contractual saga
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Published: 11:26 EDT, 12 March 2025 | Updated: 11:26 EDT, 12 March 2025
Virgil van Dijk made Liverpool fans throwing into panic after footage emerged that the Reds captain was in a conversation with two PSG chiefs following the final whistle of his clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.
The Champions League showdown concluded with Luis Enrique's side's qualification to the quarter-finals, while Arne Slot's band finished their European path in the round of 16 phase.
Ousmane Dembele's goal sent the game to extra-time, then to a penalty shootout, after the Reds failed to equalise throughout 120 minutes despite a promising display on the pitch.
Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah created just two of many dangerous Liverpool chances, while Nuno Mendes' spectacular blockage denied the Egyptian's strike.
However, the Reds' fans did not have much time to reflect on the game's outcome, as captain van Dijk was spotted deep in talks with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and sporting director Luis Campos in the Anfield tunnel.
French TV Channel RMC Sport followed with an explanation of the conversation between them, just hours before the Dutchman disclosed a fresh update on his future with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season.
The 'real truth' behind Virgil van Dijk's conversation with PSG chiefs has been finally revealed
The Liverpool captain appeared to held talks with Al-Khelaifi and Campos, who are two major power brokers at the Ligue 1 side and across European football
The footage from the Anfield tunnel has further added fuel to speculations about van Dijk's future at Liverpool amid his contract which is set to expire in summer 2025
The Liverpool captain reportedly apologised to both Al-Khelaifi and Campos after he was involved in a clash with the controversial Portuguese specialist during the team's first leg of the Champions League round of 16.
Initially, Campos raged at the referee's decision not to award Ibrahima Konate a red card after the Frenchman pushed Bradley Barcola in the first half - a verdict criticised by many fans and pundits.
The incident was analysed during a lengthy VAR check, but the officials decided against any further action.
PSG's anger was compounded when Liverpool earned a smash-and-grab win in the late stages of the game after substitute Harvey Elliott outplayed Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 87th minute.
Van Dijk appeared to take issue with Campos and could be heard saying, 'It's not Ligue 1 here, bro'.
RMC Sport outlined that, on Tuesday, the centre back and PSG officials crossed paths rather than planned to meet in the tunnel in advance.
Furthermore, the French outlet highlighted that both van Dijk and Al-Khelaifi have a long-standing history of respecting each other, with the Dutchman later asking Campos to join the conversation.
On Wednesday, the Reds captain sounded a new alarm on his Liverpool future as the 33-year-old revealed he has 'no idea' whether he will be part of Arne Slot's team next season.
French TV Channel RMC Sport has revealed that van Dijk apologised to Campos after the pair clashed in the tunnel following the 1-0 win at Parc des Princes last week
The footage emerged just hours after the Dutchman has finally provided an update of his contract situation, saying he has 'no idea' whether he will continue at Liverpool
The 33-year-old centre back added that anyone who says he is close to extending his contract is 'lying to your face'
While the PSG's clash might have been his last Champions League game for the Merseyside giants, it is understood that both parties have not come closer to reaching an agreement for him to stay on.
Quizzed about whether he would remain at the club, he said: ''I have no idea. I still have no idea at the moment. Genuinely. I have no idea at the moment.
'It is not on hold. Nothing is on hold. There's just… I keep saying the same thing. Listen, there are 10 games to go (this season) and that is my full focus. If there is news, you guys will know it. But I don't even know myself.
'Everyone knows there are some conversations behind the scenes but that is about it. At the moment I don't even know what will happen next year. If anyone says they do know, they are lying to your face.'
Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, meanwhile, are also out of their current deals in summer 2025.