Virgil Van Dijk has opened up on how long he wants to continue at Liverpool for. The Dutch captain was visibly emotional at the Euros this summer after the last-minute elimination against England.
Fans were worried that he would be retiring from national team duty in the wake of the defeat. However, the centre-back has provided clarity on his future and has revealed that he will be staying on till the 2026 World Cup.
Virgil Van Dijk offers clarity on Liverpool future
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The club captain has entered the final year of his contract with Liverpool, but wants to stay till 2026. So far, no talks have been held with the club captain regarding a renewal, but the management will surely want to retain a player of his stature and importance.
Van Dijk also revealed that he questioned his performance after a draining 23-24 season for both club and country. While he was a bit shaken up, a conversation with national team head coach Ronald Koeman helped him put things into perspective.
While the defender admitted that his performance wasn’t up to expectations, he remains committed to playing for the national team and shouldering responsibility as the captain in the upcoming fixtures.
What number does Van Dijk wear?
Number 4 for Liverpool
