Virgil van Dijk, the Dutch defender and captain of Liverpool, has extended his contract by two years, keeping him at Anfield until the summer of 2027. According to the Athletic, Virgil van Dijk, who is considered to be one of the best defenders in the world, will continue to be one of the highest paid players in Europe, earning an estimated £400,000 a week.
Liverpool’s unwavering faith in their 33-year-old Netherlands international is demonstrated by the fact that his new contract with the club does not include break or release provisions or wage reductions. Under manager Jürgen Klopp, Van Dijk, who moved from Southampton to Liverpool in 2018 for a then-record defender cost, has been essential to the team’s recent victories, including the Premier League and Champions League titles.
Van Dijk made it apparent that staying at the Premier League team was his top objective, even in the face of interest from a number of elite clubs in Europe and the Middle East. “My family and I have made this club our home,” Van Dijk stated in a statement issued by the team. “I’m honored to carry on with this trip and contribute to the direction of Liverpool’s next phase. We have unresolved business. Van Dijk’s contract extension gives the team much-needed leadership and continuity at a pivotal point as they aim for their first Premier League championship following coach Jurgen Klopp’s departure.
Since one of their most important players will still be at the core of the team, Liverpool supporters will view the extension as a huge boost. It should be noted that Van Dijk’s contract extension was granted just days after Mohamed Salah, the club’s lucky charm, extended his Liverpool stay.
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