Virgil van Dijk has committed his future to Liverpool by signing a new contract that will keep him at Anfield until the summer of 2027. The Dutch defender, who turned 33 this year, was previously set to become a free agent at the end of the current season. However, Liverpool have now secured their captain’s services for an additional two years, extending his stay into the latter part of the decade.
The announcement comes less than a week after the club confirmed a new deal for Mohamed Salah, signaling Liverpool’s intent to maintain a core of experienced leaders as they transition into a new era under incoming manager Arne Slot.
Van Dijk originally joined Liverpool from Southampton in January 2018 for a then-world-record fee for a defender of £75 million. Since his arrival, he has been a transformative presence in the heart of the defence, helping the Reds to win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, two League Cups, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup. His individual brilliance has also earned him numerous accolades, cementing his status as one of the finest defenders of his generation.
Currently leading Liverpool as captain, Van Dijk is on the brink of guiding the team to what could be a second Premier League title and a record-equalling 20th English league crown. The Reds sit 13 points clear at the top of the table with just six matches remaining in the season.
Despite reports linking him with a move to French champions Paris Saint-Germain, Van Dijk made it clear that his heart remains on Merseyside, stating simply, “It was always Liverpool.”
