Virgil van Dijk has committed his future to Liverpool, signing a new contract that will keep him at Anfield until the summer of 2027. According to the Liverpool FC News, the Dutch defender will continue to earn £400,000 ($529,000) per week, making him the highest-paid defender in Europe.
Van Dijk spoke emotionally about his decision to stay at Liverpool. “It was always Liverpool. That was the case. It was always in my head, it was always the plan and it was always Liverpool,” he said. The new deal comes after months of speculation regarding his future with the club.
The 33-year-old shared that it has always felt right for him to be at Liverpool. “I love the city, I love the club, I love the fans,” he added. Van Dijk also expressed his deep connection with the city and his family’s bond with Liverpool, saying his children have “almost become Scousers.”
The defender’s new contract marks a significant step in his career at Liverpool. Van Dijk has been integral to the team’s successes in recent years and looks set to continue playing a key role for the club. With the contract extension in place, Liverpool fans can expect more years of leadership from one of the Premier League’s most dominant defenders.
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