Virgil van Dijk extended his contract with Liverpool in advance until 2025
Lee Smith, Reuters
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“It’s amazing. I have something to be proud of. All the work we’ve done here will continue and I’m already looking forward to what the future with Liverpool will bring me,” said Van Dijk.
The national team transferred to the “Reds” team in 2018 from Southampton for £ 75 million and immediately became a key player in the starting line-up. A year later, he won the Player of the Year award in the English league, won the Champions League with coach Jürgen Klopp’s team, and won the Premier League title the following season.
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Last year, however, he managed to play only five matches before breaking his front cruciate ligament in a duel with Everton after a duel with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Due to the operation and rehabilitation, Van Dijk missed almost the entire season and had to regret the European Championship, where he was to lead the Dutch team as captain.
Forget last season
“But everything is going in the right direction. Unfortunately, last season was a period that must be forgotten, but I am also trying to learn from this stage of my life and continue,” Van Dijk added.
He has already played several preparatory duels for the team in recent weeks and should also intervene in Saturday’s opening match of the season with Norwich. “I already feel ready, so we’ll see how the coach decides,” added the experienced defender.
Defensive players Trent Alexander-Arnold and Fabin or goalkeeper Alisson also signed new contracts with Liverpool during the summer.
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