Virgil van Dijk Signs Two-Year Extension with Liverpool

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has put speculation about his future to rest by signing a new two-year contract with the Reds. The 33-year-old Dutch centre-back had been in the final year of his previous deal, set to expire in the summer of 2025.

Van Dijk, who joined Liverpool from Southampton in a £75 million deal, has made nearly 300 appearances for the club and lifted numerous trophies, including the Premier League and Champions League titles. He took over as Liverpool captain after Jordan Henderson’s departure to Saudi Arabia in 2023.

Contrary to the report, Van Dijk did not sign a seven-year extension, but rather a two-year contract extension.

“There wasn’t any doubt in my head that this is the place to be for me and my family. I’m of Liverpool. Someone called me the other day an adopted Scouser – I’m really proud to hear these things, it gives me a great feeling.”

“What the future will bring I have no idea at the moment. I can only tell you that discussions have been started up and we will see. I feel very good, physically, mentally and I am having fun.

“Discussions are ongoing with the right people and when it’s time to make a decision or whatever, I think you guys [the media] will know it as well. But now full commitment and focus is on Liverpool and to be successful this season. So we will see.”