Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk signs new two year contract
The defender's contract was due to come to an end in the summer and joins Mohamed Salah in extending his stay
Van Dijk - 'I'm very happy, very proud...It was always Liverpool'
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It's this kind of quality Van Dijk has in abundance that has made the league what it is today. You always know whoever you've got going forward against him will relish the challenge, even if they rarely come out on top. A standout defender of our generation.
Ben, a sincere Man Utd fan (for now)
Virgil van Dijk has earned himself quite the trophy collection since joining Liverpool and it may be just a matter of days away from getting that little bit bigger...
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Plenty of shouts for him being the greatest defender the Reds have ever seen.
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Great news about Virgil. Simply one of the best of all time. He will now be the cornerstone of the LFC squad transition under Slot.
Matt
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk speaking to the official club website after signing his new contract:
“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.”
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The greatest Liverpool defender has extended his stay for another 2 years. Wonderful news for us Liverpool supporters. A true leader on and off the pitch.
Nick (Wigan)
Never in doubt, get the man a statue.
Billy Stephens
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk speaking to the official club website after signing his new contract:
"I’m very happy, very proud.
“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."
Would you look at that - a new live page.
Liverpool FC has confirmed that captain Virgil van Dijk has extended his stay with the club for two more years.
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