Virgil Van Dijk Extends Liverpool Contract For 2 More Years: '...Was Always The Plan'
Virgil van Dijk signed a new contract with Liverpool to extend his stay for two more years.
Virgil van Dijk on Thursday signed a new contract with Liverpool to extend his time with the Merseyside club beyond the 2024-25 season, ending a protracted saga that had dragged on for several months.
The Liverpool captain put pen to paper on the deal to ensure his association with the Reds will continue into the forthcoming campaigns, almost seven-and-a-half years after he initially arrived at Anfield.
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The show goes on. pic.twitter.com/kpuiXOt7GZ— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 17, 2025
“I’m very happy, very proud," Liverpool quoted Virgil van Dijk after signing the deal.
“There are so many emotions obviously that go through my head right now speaking about it.
“It’s a proud feeling, it’s a feeling of joy. It’s just incredible. The journey I’ve had so far in my career, to be able to extend it with another two years at this club is amazing and I’m so happy."
"There wasn't any doubt in my head that this is the place to be for me and my family." 💬Watch Virgil van Dijk's interview in full on LFCTV GO 💻
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 17, 2025
He added: “It was always Liverpool. That was the case. It was always in my head, it was always the plan and it was always Liverpool.
“There wasn’t any doubt in my head that this is the place to be for me and my family. I’m one 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."
The Dutch centre-back follows Mohamed Salah in ending months of speculation by extending his stay at Anfield.
Our captain. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/hdY8Ijtxja— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 17, 2025
Van Dijk has been instrumental in Liverpool’s rise back to the top of the English and European game since arriving from Southampton in January 2018.
He has made 314 appearances for the club and has won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, two League Cups, the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup.
The runaway leaders are two wins away from clinching a second Premier League title as Slot’s side stand 13 points clear of second-placed Arsenal with six games left.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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