Liverpool have finally completed the transfer of Virgil van Dijk. The club officially shared the news on their Twitter profile and it is claimed that the deal is worth £75million.
Liverpool Football Club can confirm they have reached an agreement with Southampton for the transfer of Virgil van Dijk.
Full story: https://t.co/tJy9vsGOen pic.twitter.com/L17A7UwqaU
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 27, 2017
We all know how Liverpool had to backtrack in the summer as Southampton reported us for an illegal approach when we tried to sign Van Dijk. But that led to major complications as the player went on strike and did not feature for the side at the start of the season.
Even when he was eased back into the side, he stated that he would be moving sooner than later and was dropped for a couple of games in recent weeks.
Liverpool have had their problems with defenders over the season and there were reports that Manchester City would be looking to grab the defender from under our noses. However, Van Dijk seems like he wanted to play for Jurgen Klopp and our manager stuck to his number one defensive target over the summer.
As expected, Twitter went ballistic over the news and here are some of the best reactions from the networking site.
— Jordan Lee (@Lee24Jordan) December 27, 2017
WHAT A DAY
— Sam ✪ (@ManeIite) December 27, 2017
— Dean Coombes (@DeanCoombes) December 27, 2017
Unreal if we have Keita and Goretzka in midfield next season too, LFC slowly assembling my dream team
— Dinesh Kumar (@DHardayal) December 27, 2017
Happy new year José Mourinho.
LFC have just signed a defender for 75 million. pic.twitter.com/Uosps0UGO8— Ziyaad (@ZIYAAD_LFC) December 27, 2017
People worrying about Phil going, people worrying about the fee. Ffs lads just allow yourselves to be happy for a few minutes first. Go on give it a go. You might even enjoy the feeling. #VVD #LFC
— David Stafford (@djstaffs1) December 27, 2017
Since Van Dijk joined Liverpool, Firmino will no longer have to worry about checking the defense while scoring goals. #LFC #TransferTalk #Reds #YNWA#PremierLeague #TrapaDrive pic.twitter.com/NmjXSmvpXg
— The SporTalk ™ (@TheSporTalk) December 27, 2017
Welcome to the greatest football club in the world Virgil Van Dijk, what an immense signing! #LFC #VVD
— UpTheRedmen (@UpTheRedmen) December 27, 2017
Rival fans absolutely fuming Van Dijk is going to #LFC.Heads falling off everywhere.Lovely stuff.
— AnfieldUrchin (@AnfieldUrchin) December 27, 2017
Hello @LFC 45 000 000 £ for Kevin Trapp
— Gonçalo (@NeyBappe) December 27, 2017
Virgil van Dijk: “I can’t wait to pull on the famous Red shirt for the first time in front of the Kop and will give everything I have to try and help this great club achieve something special in the years to come.” #LFC
— Anfield Bond (@AnfieldBond) December 27, 2017
Can’t underestimate how big a signing that is for Liverpool. With a strong defence, #LFC can be title challengers. Van Dijk won’t be available v Burnley though.
— Emma Sanders (@em_sandy) December 27, 2017
75m? Present market value and not being cup tied for Europe a fair price. Want the best? All world class players premium transfer fee. #VVD #LFC
— Steve Birkett (@birko1972) December 27, 2017
