Liverpool supporters would no doubt have preferred to live a European week, with the quarter -finals of the Champions League. But after the announcement of Mohamed Salah's extension of contract, they will have to settle for that of the other Taulier of the club arriving at the end of the lease, Virgil Van Dijk.
“I am very happy and very proud, confides the Dutchman on the club website. I am so many emotions at the moment. It is a feeling of pride, of joy. It's just incredible. Being able to prolong my professional career for two additional years in this club is incredible and I am so happy. »»
Van Dijk and Liverpool, it's love
For Van Dijk, the choice to stay on the edge of the Mersey was obvious. “It has always been Liverpool. It was like that. I have always had it in mind, it has always been the plan and it has always been Liverpool, he certifies. I had no doubt: it was the ideal place for me and my family. I am from Liverpool. Someone described me the other day as a adoption scouring – I'm really proud to hear that, it makes me feel good. »»
Arrived in January 2018 from Liverpool, Van Dijk is now under contract until 2027. Even if he will not win a second Champions League this season, the Captain of the Reds should soon add a second title in the Premier League to his record.
