Virgil van Dijk offers huge update on Liverpool contract situation
- Virgil van Dijk speaks about Liverpool contract talks
- Reds skipper currently on course to become free agent in 2025
- Dutchman's future one of the main talking points for supporters
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has confirmed that "discussions with the right people" have begun and are ongoing regarding his contract situation at Anfield.
Van Dijk's current deal is due to expire at the end of the season, by which time he will be just a few days away from his 34th birthday. It has brought uncertainty as to whether he will continue at Liverpool beyond then, especially with relatively recent admissions that nothing has been happening.
Now, in what feels like a more positive update for fans, the centre-back, regarded by many to be among the world's best, still has no firm answer on where he is going to be playing in 2025/26 but is actively talking with the club.
"I can say obviously discussions are ongoing, but I don't know, we will see what happens in the future," Van Dijk explained this week ahead of facing RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
"My full focus is on Liverpool, wanting to win games that are ahead of me and nothing else. What the future will bring I have no idea at the moment. I can only tell you that discussions have been started and we will see. I feel very good, physically, mentally and I am having fun.
"Discussions are ongoing with the right people and when it’s time to make a decision or whatever, I think [the media] will know it as well."
The Athletic report that sporting director Richard Hughes is the one 'leading negotiations' with Van Dijk's agent over a possible extension.
Van Dijk isn't the only senior Liverpool player who has been facing an uncertain future. Mohamed Salah is also out of contract next summer and remains heavily linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League. In recent days, league director Michael Emenalo has confirmed, "the stories that one of our teams went after him are true", not ruling out a possible approach from a Saudi club again.
Resolving Trent Alexander-Arnold's long-term future at Liverpool is another priority for many supporters. The 26-year-old, who has played 320 games for the club in all competitions, is also out of contract this summer and is thought to be a primary transfer target for 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid.
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