The Dutch center-back has recently been associated with a potential move to Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich, who are seeking to revamp their squad following their failure to clinch the Bundesliga title for the first time since 2013. Van Dijk has now provided an update regarding his contract extension, with his current deal due to expire at the conclusion of the upcoming season.
Addressing the media, Van Dijk conveyed to reporters: “I think there is nothing for me to discuss because there is no news, I think the club is very much busy with who is going to be the new manager and that is the main focus.”
“Like I said I am very happy here, I love the club and you can see that as well. It’s a big part of my life already, and that is all I can say.”
“The focus is now on the last two and then the club will focus on who the new manager is and there will be a big transition and I am part of that.”
Since his arrival at the club from Southampton in 2018, Van Dijk has ascended to become one of the premier central defenders globally, inevitably attracting interest from clubs seeking to tempt him away. With Klopp poised to depart, speculation surrounding the defender’s future has intensified, with Saudi Pro League clubs also reportedly eyeing the Dutchman.
Although it appears highly improbable that Van Dijk will depart from Liverpool this summer, as they navigate the shift from Klopp to incoming manager Arne Slot, failure to commit to a new contract at Anfield would enable him to depart on a free transfer in 2025.
Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk
This season he played in total 34 times for 2998 minutes for Premier League.
Virgil van Dijk scored 2 goals for Liverpool. He procured two assists. He received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card.
His team is currently 3rd in Premier League. In the last match Liverpool won 4-2 against Tottenham Hotspur. The next match in Premier League will be against Aston Villa.
Liverpool performance and stats
Liverpool is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 78 points.
In the last 36 games, it has won 23 times, drawn 9 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Liverpool won 4-2 against Tottenham Hotspur.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 81 goals and conceding 38.
Liverpool will play the next match in Premier League against Aston Villa on Monday 13th of May in Birmingham.