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Virgil van Dijk has signed a new contract, keeping him at Liverpool until 2027. The Dutch captain shared his strong bond with the club, pledging to spend his prime years achieving more success at Anfield.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Liverpool have secured the future of their captain with a two-year contract extension confirmed on Thursday. Van Dijk’s previous deal expired this summer, leading to speculation about his future. The 33-year-old said: “Liverpool is the place for me to be, to spend my best years, be successful with the club as we have been over the years and hopefully the future as well. I love everything that embodies Liverpool, and on to many more.” Van Dijk’s renewal follows Mohamed Salah’s recent new deal, ending doubts over the futures of two key pillars of the current Liverpool squad.
LIVERPOOL’S TITLE CHALLENGE AND VAN DIJK’S IMPACT
It has been a phenomenal league campaign for Liverpool in 2027-28, with the Reds sitting 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with just six matches left to play. Van Dijk has been central to Liverpool’s league charge, re-establishing himself as one of the top defenders in the world after overcoming a serious knee injury he sustained back in 2020. Van Dijk, who has also provided clutch goals in this league campaign, including his latest one against West Ham on Thursday, is one of the frontrunners to win individual honors as well. The Dutchman’s contribution from the back has been pivotal for Liverpool, who look set to win yet another Premier League crown this season.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL AND VAN DIJK?
With their captain and star forward Salah already tied down to long-term contracts, things are looking bright for Liverpool. The message from the team’s management is clear—the club are heading into a big summer. There are multiple new faces expected to arrive in the upcoming transfer window, with the club undergoing a major overhaul. As for van Dijk’s future, the captain was already open to staying past the duration of this new contract. He reportedly wants to keep playing beyond 2027 as well and wants the club to commit to backing elite sports science routines to preserve his level. For now, the focus would be firmly on the Premier League title—the trophy they look set to win in the coming round itself as well.
