Liverpool are hoping Van Dijk reaches a conclusion regarding his contract soon
Liverpool superstar Virgil van Dijk has been one of the best defenders in world football in recent years. The 33-year-old joined the Reds from Southampton in January 2018 when Jurgen Klopp was looking to make a statement signing and bolster his defense.
Van Dijk has been one of the key players for Liverpool and has won everything there is to win at club level with the Reds. From scoring on his debut in the Merseyside Derby to scoring against arch-rivals Manchester United, the defender has seen it all.
Virgil van Dijk has been of the best Liverpool signing in recent history
However, the Netherlands international’s Anfield career looks to have reached a dead-end. With his contract ending in the summer, the ex-Southampton player has not agreed to sign a new deal with the Reds and it looks even more likely that Van Dijk will leave on a free.
The star defender is having a memorable season under Arne Slot. Liverpool sits at the top of the Premier League table with a 15-point cushion and are also in the Carabao Cup final. As per Sofascore, Van Dijk has featured in all the league games and has kept 12 clean sheets for his team. The Dutchman also has an average rating of 7.29 this season and has a passing accuracy of 92%.
Van Dijk considering Liverpool exit
Virgil van Dijk has kept his future open and uncertain. The 33-year-old’s Liverpool contract ends in the summer and he will become a free agent if a new contract extension is not signed. Already a Reds legend, the Dutchman will be hoping to come to a decision as soon as possible and not keep his fans waiting for long regarding his future with the club.
It is being reported by L’Equipe that the Liverpool star is considering a move to Saudi club Al Hilal in the summer after being offered a lucrative contract. The French newspaper also reports that Al Hilal are said to be ‘highly ambitious’ ahead of their first-ever participation in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States and are looking to sign Van Dijk before the tournament begins.
No one knows where the Liverpool legend will end up playing next season, and a quick conclusion is needed so that the Reds will have time to find a suitable replacement in time before it’s too late.
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Virgil van Dijk will always bea Liverpool hero. The centre-back has given some core memories to the Anfield faithful, and if he is to leave in the summer, the Dutchman will hope that he would be lifting the Premier League at the end of the season while bowing out.