Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has opened up on his future at Liverpool football club with contract talks still ongoing.
Virgil van Dijk has stated his commitment to Liverpool and has given fresh news regarding his future at the Merseyside club. Van Dijk’s contract runs out in the summer and so far, there has been no official announcement regarding a fresh deal for the defender.
The Dutch International is one of a trio of key players whose futures at Anfield still hang in the balance amidst uncertainty.
The other two are Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah who will also be out of contract in the summer with the current situation.
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Van Dijk drops fresh update on his future at Anfield
Speaking after Liverpool lost out in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, Van Dijk mentioned that news on his future is expected soon.
According to AnythingLFC’s X post, the 33-year-old said on his future, “Before the end of the season there is going to be news. As long as I’m full committed and have my full focus on the task ahead, and I love the club, that’s the main thing. That’s who I am.”
Van Dijk is enjoying another strong campaign at Liverpool, who hold a 12 points gap on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League standings.
He is currently the fourth highest in the EPL for aerial duels won and fifth for a percentage of aerial battles won.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot, recently stated that he will like to see the club’s captain remain at Anfield next season. “I don’t know what is happening next season as well, in terms of results… the only thing I know is that I want Virgil to be here next season. All the rest, these talks about contracts, that is not what I do here.”
Reds’ fans will be hoping the future news Van Dijk has spoken about is something positive, that will see him extend his stay at Anfield for more years to come.
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