Veteran defender Virgil Van Dijk is currently in the final few months of his contract with Liverpool. He signed with the Reds in 2017 and has been a great pillar at Anfield since then. Van Dijk has been an important member of the squad and has been a key player for the club over the last few years. While his future is in speculation, reports have mentioned the Reds are pretty much willing to offer him an extension.
At 33, he is not getting any younger but there is still about him to make a difference in red. Van Dijk’s leadership is also something that the Reds could struggle to replicate should they fail to extend his deal.
After conversations, Liverpool are eager for Virgil van Dijk to sign a new contract
Van Dijk in a post-match interview at the Euros, mentioned he would be making his future club decisions very wisely. The 33-year-old captain, who is seen as a “huge” character, is reportedly going to have a meeting with Liverpool to discuss his position on signing a new deal in the upcoming weeks, according to Football Insider.
Many speculate that Liverpool will think twice about the Dutch terms considering his age. It is no doubt that the central defender has earned his respect since his arrival.
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Van Dijk did not lose a game at Anfield for his first four years since his arrival in January 2018. He also has a decorated trophy cabinet with the Reds. Van Dijk who led the Merseyside to a Champions League title also finished runner-up at the Ballon d’Or 2019.
For what it’s worth, Liverpool’s captain is still a great asset to any club. He can hold on to the lines and lead from the front with the experience gained under Jurgen Klopp. While Liverpool is hands down keen to offer the Dutchman an extension, it’ll be a nervy few weeks for the fans on what he decided about his club’s future.
