Virgil van Dijk 'feels his time is up' at Liverpool and wants to take on a new challenge abroad when his contract expires this summer, according to Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
The 33-year-old has been excellent for the Reds this season, and there has been a positive vibe regarding his future at Anfield and his influence. But his side crashed out of the UEFA Champions League to Paris Saint-Germain midweek and suffered a 2-1 loss to Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final.
Attention has turned to Liverpool's future in the aftermath of those losses, and Van Dijk is one of three high-profile stars who could depart this summer. The suggestion is that the Dutchman wants a new adventure which will shock the Anfield faithful a day after their cup final anguish.
Van Dijk Is Open To Leaving Liverpool
The Reds captain has an offer from Saudi Arabia
Van Dijk has received a financial offer from Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal for a summer move and what would likely be his last contract as a player. A move to Saudi Arabia is a possibility, but it's said he prefers the MLS because of the culture in the United States, which he 'dreamed' of enjoying at the end of his career.
The 78-cap Netherlands international could follow in Steven Gerrard, Lionel Messi, David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's footsteps and become the latest MLS superstar. But there was intrigue among European fans when the veteran centre-back was spotted in conversation with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi after his side's Champions League exit. There haven't been any 'real negotiations' between the two parties regarding a switch to the Parc des Princes.
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Van Dijk has been at Anfield since January 2018, when he arrived from Southampton for £75 million, and he's become an all-time great. He has made over 300 appearances and won every major trophy, and he looks likely to add another Premier League title to his trophy cabinet.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah are also out of contract in the summer, and they'd seemed likelier than Van Dijk to depart until now. Their skipper's stance on feeling his time is up is intriguing, given the situation the Reds find themselves in with the title run-in ahead.
All statistics courtesy ofSofaScore- correct as of 17/03/2025.